Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Question

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 5:02 PM  wrote:
>
> "When I engage OPER the input signal is attenuated by ~20 dB."
>
> Thanks to all for the prompt and informative replies. Apparently the culprit
> has been found. Several reported the exact same issue, one as recently as
> one week ago. According to one reply, an Elecraft Tech told him, "This is a
> known failure mode." (Not very encouraging!)
> Here is a copy of an Elecraft repair report:
>
> Reported problem(s):
> Receive signal is attenuated when in operate. Receive signal is normal when
> in standby.
>
> Problem(s) found:
> Confirmed problem. Found that D8, D9 and R7 in the T/R circuit had failed.
>
> Repair(s) performed:
> Replaced D8, D9, and R7 on the LPF board.
>
> Looks like my KPA500 is in for some "belly up" treatment!
> One thing has me a bit puzzled though. If this is a known weakness, why
> hasn't Elecraft designed a "beefed up" mod? My amp had 5 updates / mods done
> while it was at the factory. This "known failure" was not one of them.

There definitely has been "beefing up" of the T/R circuit over the
years. I don't know about dates.

You might find this interesting (although I think your failure is
different - I've been "lucky" enough to experience both, and more):

http://ok1rp.blogspot.com/2017/02/elecraft-kpa500-lpf-tr-switch-rework.html

Mine when back in late 2019, and had the following performed (amongst
other fixes and updates):

"Replaced Q5, D7, R3, R9 and R24 for Transmit/Receive MOD (Improves
robustness in Transmit/Receive circuitry)."


Good luck getting a response from Elecraft support now. Apparently
they don't respond to email any more (mine from April 5th has been
ignored so-far, and I've seen similar reports from others here).

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] [DXLab] Powering down K3 using DXLab Commander

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 11:46 AM David Reed  wrote:
>
> I need some help figuring this out; I can do the power down from the Elecraft 
> Utility (using command "PS0;")
>
> In trying to get it to run from Commander, I have done the following (but no 
> results); other than this, Commander is working fine.
>
> User -defined Command Sequence:
> Note: Power Off
> Command:PS0;

Try the following:

'PS0;

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

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini - Local Connection

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 11:19 AM David Bondy  wrote:
>
> I read some discussion on this a while ago but could not find if it was ever 
> resolved.
>
> If I wanted to connect my K3/0 Mini locally to my K3, can it be done just by 
> a cable (or cables) without having to use a pair of RemoteRig 1258MKIIs?
>
> My K3 is in a rack a little distance away from my ideal operating position 
> and the K3/0 Mini sits nicely on my desk but it seems a bit of a faff to have 
> to use the two RR boxes connected via an ethernet cable.
>
> Anyone know whether there was ever a plan for a ‘local’ remote connection?

This used to work, back in the K3/0 non-mini days. You'd connect the
two using a null-modem cable, and invoke "terminal mode" with a long
press (~5 seconds) of the MENU button. The manual for the "mini" is a
bit vague, but it looks like its connection to the RRC box is TTL, not
RS232, so to connect that to a K3 directly might require a level
converter interface.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 fault!

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On my early model, the interlock switch is actuated by an assembly
including a 13mm 4-40 standoff (and some other hardware), which is
attached to the inside of the top cover. I'll attempt to send you the
old (rev C) assembly manual off-list.

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 1:07 PM Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
 wrote:
>
> Problem is definitely the interlock switch not being engaged correctly: if I 
> close it manually (with a wooden rod!) the amp operates normally.
>
> Anyone have an assembly manual for the older type KPA500, so I can see how 
> the top-panel interlock switch is supposed to be engaged? Again, this a 
> fairly old amp, and Elecraft changed things in later versions (like the one 
> covered in the assembly manual currently on the website).
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom W4KX
>
> > On May 3, 2020, at 3:21 PM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft 
> >  wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jack!
> >
> > After cycling the main power the HV in standby is back to 70 V. But, every 
> > time I go to operate mode, the error reoccurs.
> >
> > This is with what I believe was the old style interlock switch (has a shaft 
> > attached to the top cover to engage the switch when the top is screwed 
> > down). Can’t tell if it is properly engaging. But the behavior is the same 
> > when the top cover is totally removed.
> >
> > How picky is this switch. I bought the amp used, and the assembly manual 
> > online at elecraft doesn’t cover the old interlock switch.
> >
> > Thanks for your help!
> >
> > Tom W4KX
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On May 3, 2020, at 3:06 PM, Jack Brindle  wrote:
> >>
> >> A “270V ERR” fault indicates that the TR switch bias supply is not 
> >> working. This may be caused by the top cover being removed, the safety 
> >> switch attached to the top cover becoming loose or an actual failure of 
> >> the 270V supply. Since your main HV supply is now down close to 0V, it 
> >> looks like you have power supply issues. You should call technical support 
> >> on Monday to get help.
> >>
> >> 73 and good luck getting your KPA going again.
> >> Jack, W6FB
> >>
> >>
> >>> On May 3, 2020, at 11:32 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft 
> >>>  wrote:
> >>>
> >>> My KPA500 has been working fine waited for 115 V. Just now it has been 
> >>> throwing a “25=70 VAC” fault!
> >>>
> >>> Can anyone lead me in helping this? Fuses look good. HV read 0.1 v when 
> >>> in standby, which is FAR from the 70 some volts it used to read.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks!
> >>>
> >>> Tom W4KX
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote Control

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 11:43 AM DAVID INGEBRIGHT  wrote:
>
> I have a KAT500  ATU that I want to remote control over the home network and 
> over the internet when I'm at the winter QTH. I can run the 500 connected to 
> my local laptop with the Eleraft-supplied usb cable. Now I'd like to run it 
> remotely. Bought a Lantronix serial server  
> https://www.lantronix.com/products/uds2100/ and it looks like it will work. I 
> have it running connected to the network and the KAT500 but the Elecraft 
> utility wants to find a COM port! So how do I get it to look on the internet 
> for the serial server? Maybe it's a question for lantronix but since the 
> elecraft remote utility is looking for a com port instead of an iP address in 
> the internet, I am at a stopping point. Any help would be appreciated.

I don't have experience with it, but the answer is on the page you
provided a link to:

"Using Lantronix supplied Com Port Redirector software, Windows®
device applications not designed for network communications are
re-directed to communicate to devices connected to the UDS2100."

"Built into the included Com Port Redirector software, TruPort®
technology enables Windows-based applications to access and control
serial ports on the UDS2100 as if they were actually local PC serial
ports."

So you need to install that (Com Port Redirector software) on your
Windows PC. It appears to be available at:

https://www.lantronix.com/products/com-port-redirector/

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Thu, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:20 PM Jim Leder  wrote:
>
> Just got back from visiting a friend who has an older K3. After fussing 
> around with RS232 cables, we finally got the firmware updated, it was quite 
> old. But, BEFORE we did the update we knew we had the problem (reason we did 
> the update). So, the update had no bearing on what is wrong
> Problem is the VFO B knob has NO effect on anything. He can’t run split by 
> using it even though he is able to do A>B ok. To change the B frequency, he 
> needs to do A/B , change it, then A/B back again. Doing the split will allow 
> it to transmit what’s in B, he just can’t change it with the VFO B control.
> Related to this is the inability to enter the config menu and scroll through 
> the options.
>
> Net is the VFO B control does nothing.
>
> I suspect something to do with the alternate VFO encoder or one of it’s 
> connections.
>
> Opinions? Seems to me a visit back to the mothership.

... or try to diagnose and fix it yourself. The VFO A and B encoders
are the same, so you could swap them to determine if it's the encoder
that's bad or something else

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 no power out

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, Oct 15, 2019 at 7:04 AM w5zzt  wrote:
>
> Well my T/R circuit just failed yesterday.  Mine is a 2016 model that was a
> kit.  serial number 3032.
>
> It's out of warranty so waiting for Elecraft to call me so I can send it in
> to be fixed.  No smoke just quit and disconnected it before it blew the
> finals of my radio.

What does "just quit and disconnected" mean?

My KPA500's T/R also died recently, and also damaged my K3. The
initial symptom was that the KPA500 would throw a fault 09 (high
reflected power) immediately on attempt to transmit on any band. While
attempting to diagnose this remotely, at one point I turned the K3's
output level below 12W (so just using the LPA, not the KPA3). After
that, the K3's TX was dead - "long story short", the final FETs in the
LPA were fried. Seems like something in the KPA500's T/R allowed big
RF to get fed back to the K3 - apparently the KPA3 finals could take
it, but the LPA ones couldn't. I've since replaced the two FETs, and
my K3 is back to life. When I brought the KPA500 home, the symptom
changed. On attempting to transmit, if I provided any RF drive, the
asterisk on the display would disappear - so it seemed to be unkeying
itself. It seemed like RF may be leaking into the keying circuit. In
an email exchange with support, some voltage readings suggested a
diode problem. I replaced the D7 thru D10. That made the voltages look
better, but the symptom of the amp unkeying itself persisted. Support
said that no one has heard of that happening before. Since I don't
have a supply of parts at hand, and have limited diagnostic skill, I
sent it to Watsonville Hospital. It's now waiting in the queue
(supposedly 10-15 days).

> Anyone had this repair done lately?  I just wondered what the cost is to
> repair if anyone knows.

Minimum $95 (one hour), plus parts and any additional labour. Waiting
to find out

73/GL,

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft limited ed Hex key

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I bought E0421 (new from Elecraft) in late 2008. It got some light
use, but has spent most of its life in its box. It's available for
sale if anyone's interested.

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Sun, Oct 6, 2019 at 6:54 PM James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft
 wrote:
>
> I wanted to thank Petr, as I did win the auction and received the Elecraft
> Hex Key mentioned below.
>
> Does anyone have any history on this key?  What were the years it was
> available and did Elecraft or Bencher sell/market the key?
>
> What was the story behind Elecraft's licensing of its name, reasons for
> discontinuing the product, etc.?
>
> I have performed searches and saw EHam reviews, but I did not much
> information other than that.
>
> Perhaps Eric or Wayne have some information to share.
>
> All I can say is that it is one sweet key!
>
> '73 de JIM N2ZZ
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 9:41 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft limited ed Hex key
>
> Hi folks,
>
> just want to let you know that on eBay is for sale the Bencher Hex key in
> limited Elecraft edition.
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-Bencher-CW-Key-Paddle-for-Elecraft-K-2-or-
> K-3/133172860483?hash=item1f01b89643:g:E-UAAOSwEDFdfnYe
>
> ..looks new, no scratches, dents etc.
> I am not the seller and I am not affiliated to him but if you want it into
> your Elecraft collection then there is not so mni of them on market for
> sale...
>
>
>
>
>
> -
> 73 - Petr, OK1RP
> "Apple & Elecraft freak"
> B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com
> MeWe: https://bit.ly/2HGPoDx
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3 / K3s] Both TX Inhibit and Remote Power On ability?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 3:25 AM Warren Merkel  wrote:
>
> Given:  CONFIG: TX INH
>
> I would like to be able to control TX Inhibit externally from a my
> custom antenna controller, yet retain the ability to power up the K3 via
> the RCForb RemoteHams method.
>
> Given that the TX Inhibit and the Remote Power On features share the
> same ACC pin 7 and are mutually exclusive, has anyone found a way to
> have both abilities simultaneously ?

Use pin 8 to power on remotely. Pin 7 can be an *output* that
indicates when power is on, or an input for TX Inhibit.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received that were ordered after 1st day?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I'm glad that you're amused, Mike. It's less funny to those of us who
"loaned" Elecraft $6k at the end of August, based on projection of
delivery in October (i.e. 5-8 weeks). Here we are, 7 *months* later,
and it still doesn't even seem imminent. $6k is a "chunk of change"
(at least to most). They may not be Apple, but that argument is
getting milked a bit, IMO - it's not like 2 guys operating out of a
garage anymore either. There's a lot of history of unmet projections
on new product delivery, but the high-value prepayment aspect of this
one makes it more difficult to be patient with

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 6:31 PM, Michael Walker  wrote:
> This is too funny.
>
> Guys, relax.  I'm sure they are working their butts off to get the amps out
> as quickly as possible and as QA'd as possible.  This isn't Apple that can
> product 8M phones on a weekend.  This is a small company with a lot of
> people doing a lot different jobs as fast as they can.
>
> It only takes 1 thing to not happen, like being out of stock on a label and
> everything is held up.
>
> The world won't end and no one will die if you don't get your amp today or
> tomorrow or next week.
>
> You can wait.  Be surprised when your tracking label lands in your in box.
>
> After all, what do you tell your kids at Christmas?  :)
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 8:17 PM, Mark E. Musick 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Tom,
>> I ordered mine in the 20th or 21st hour of day one and I paid in full. I
>> have not received an e-mail asking for confirmation of the shipping
>> address. I am patiently waiting.
>> Just hang in there.
>>
>> 73,
>> Mark, WB9CIF
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
>> On Behalf Of Thomas Schaefer
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 4:08 PM
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received that were ordered after 1st day?
>>
>> I wonder if a better way to track how the KPA1500s are shipping (versus
>> shipping status page) is that when someone on this list reports receiving
>> one, can you tell us the day you ordered it? I saw a report of serial
>> number 56 which I assume is still a day one order. It would help those of
>> us that have ordered after the first day to see how the orders are
>> progressing.
>>
>> If anyone has received a KPA1500 ordered after day one, can you let me
>> know please? I ordered mine on 10/16 (paid in full but still in the same
>> queue). I’m coming to an unfortunate realization that I will most likely
>> see this in time for Winter contest season :)
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tom NY4I
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 #39 in operation!

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 11:01 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN  wrote:
> It occurred to me, even better than a big amp, would be an Elecraft KSS-1— a 
> sunspot. Would be a big seller! The more the merrier :-)

Yeah, but knowing Elecraft, it could take up to 11 years to ship!

Sorry, couldn't resist ;)

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Comparison: https://pasteboard.co/HcSCnnK.jpg

Yeah. I'm due for a new CM500. I thought I'd try the SB45, but don't
really like it :/

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:29 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML <a...@dseven.org> 
wrote:
> Depends how big your ears are, I suppose... but for me, the CM500 is
> more comfortable - the SB45 opening is quite a bit smaller, and
> pinches my ears a bit. I also like the mesh band (CM500) better than
> the squishy one (SB45)... but I'm not bald... yet
>
> 73,
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:04 PM, Walter Underwood
> <wun...@wunderwood.org> wrote:
>> The SB45 does appear to go around your ear.
>>
>> Another option is to add a boom mic to the headphones you like. The ModMic 
>> attaches to headphones.
>>
>> https://antlionaudio.com/
>>
>> Interesting, one of their sales regions is “Amateur Radio”. Here is a ModMic 
>> vendor that includes some mic adaptors.
>>
>> http://pileupdx.com/product-category/brands/antlion-modmic/
>>
>> They are also available at B and Amazon.
>>
>> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Shop-by-Brand-Antlion-Audio/ci/4/phd/3704379912/N/4294255798
>> https://www.amazon.com/l/11391726011
>>
>> wunder
>> K6WRU
>> Walter Underwood
>> CM87wj
>> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>>
>>> On Mar 20, 2018, at 9:56 PM, Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a related question.  Considering the CM500 (or similar) for use with 
>>> my KX3 in outdoor conditions (windy beach or windy hilltop).
>>>
>>> Also I wear over the ear hearing aids so need a headset that has a muff the 
>>> surrounds the ear. A headset sitting on my ear puts sound into the ear; 
>>> hearing aid mic is behind my ear.  Comfort is also important.  I have a 
>>> pair of stereo headsets made by Sony which have nice soft cushions that 
>>> surround my ear (but no boom mic).
>>>
>>> So interested in opinions on different headsets with boom mic for outdoor 
>>> use.
>>>
>>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>>>  http://www.kl7uw.com
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Depends how big your ears are, I suppose... but for me, the CM500 is
more comfortable - the SB45 opening is quite a bit smaller, and
pinches my ears a bit. I also like the mesh band (CM500) better than
the squishy one (SB45)... but I'm not bald... yet

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:04 PM, Walter Underwood
 wrote:
> The SB45 does appear to go around your ear.
>
> Another option is to add a boom mic to the headphones you like. The ModMic 
> attaches to headphones.
>
> https://antlionaudio.com/
>
> Interesting, one of their sales regions is “Amateur Radio”. Here is a ModMic 
> vendor that includes some mic adaptors.
>
> http://pileupdx.com/product-category/brands/antlion-modmic/
>
> They are also available at B and Amazon.
>
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Shop-by-Brand-Antlion-Audio/ci/4/phd/3704379912/N/4294255798
> https://www.amazon.com/l/11391726011
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
> Walter Underwood
> CM87wj
> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>
>> On Mar 20, 2018, at 9:56 PM, Edward R Cole  wrote:
>>
>> I have a related question.  Considering the CM500 (or similar) for use with 
>> my KX3 in outdoor conditions (windy beach or windy hilltop).
>>
>> Also I wear over the ear hearing aids so need a headset that has a muff the 
>> surrounds the ear. A headset sitting on my ear puts sound into the ear; 
>> hearing aid mic is behind my ear.  Comfort is also important.  I have a pair 
>> of stereo headsets made by Sony which have nice soft cushions that surround 
>> my ear (but no boom mic).
>>
>> So interested in opinions on different headsets with boom mic for outdoor 
>> use.
>>
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>>  http://www.kl7uw.com
>> Dubus-NA Business mail:
>>  dubus...@gmail.com
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Re: [Elecraft] 2D Fasteners

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 11:47 AM, Wes Stewart  wrote:
> I've never understood why a three-dimensional object is called "2D".

Presumably because they *fasten* in two dimensions (there are no
threaded holes in the ends of the blocks).

73,

~iain / N6ML



> On 3/16/2018 11:41 AM, EricJ wrote:
>>
>> I bet they're proprietary to Elecraft, but I don't know that for sure.
>> Easy to make if you have a drill press, hacksaw and 4-40 drill and tap. Hard
>> to make without. If you make them, observe and measure very carefully. The
>> holes are not centered on the block. They're offset ~1 mm from centerline. I
>> forget exact dimensions. Be exact.
>>
>> Eric KE6US
>>
>>
>> On 3/16/2018 11:12 AM, G4GNX wrote:
>>>
>>> Does anyone know where I can buy a small quantity of the 2D Fasteners
>>> that hold Elecraft cases together? These are the aluminum blocks with 2
>>> threaded holes on one pair of sides and 1 threaded hole in the other pair of
>>> sides.
>>>
>>> Is there an alternative name for them? I tried Google and came up with
>>> nothing.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Alan. G4GNX
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I guess "3-4 weeks" has become "2-3 weeks" (since 5 weeks ago). so
maybe if we substitute "months" for "weeks" we'll get something more
realistic :/

I still think that each time-relative statement on that page should
include an individual timestamp.

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML <a...@dseven.org> wrote:
> That was was the status on Feb 6th, though:
>
> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA1500-ordered-8-24-td7638005.html#a7638028
>
> So I'm failing to see an update
>
> 73,
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 1:39 PM, Dennis Moore <den...@mail4life.net> wrote:
>> There is a date at the top of the page, March 15th. So I would preface the
>> "Due to very large rush..." with "As of March 15th, ..)
>>
>> 73, Dennis NJ6G
>>
>>
>> On 3/15/2018 12:59, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:
>>>
>>>   It doesn't look updated to me, though. It might also be good if
>>> statements like "Due to very large rush of orders we received on 8/24,
>>> we expect to continue shipping those orders over the next 2-3 weeks."
>>> could be accompanied by the date on which they were posted... it seems
>>> like that was the status about a month ago :/ I wonder if the update
>>> didn't get pushed, or maybe there's caching somewhere. It's not in my
>>> browser.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
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>>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

That was was the status on Feb 6th, though:

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA1500-ordered-8-24-td7638005.html#a7638028

So I'm failing to see an update

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 1:39 PM, Dennis Moore <den...@mail4life.net> wrote:
> There is a date at the top of the page, March 15th. So I would preface the
> "Due to very large rush..." with "As of March 15th, ..)
>
> 73, Dennis NJ6G
>
>
> On 3/15/2018 12:59, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:
>>
>>   It doesn't look updated to me, though. It might also be good if
>> statements like "Due to very large rush of orders we received on 8/24,
>> we expect to continue shipping those orders over the next 2-3 weeks."
>> could be accompanied by the date on which they were posted... it seems
>> like that was the status about a month ago :/ I wonder if the update
>> didn't get pushed, or maybe there's caching somewhere. It's not in my
>> browser.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>>  ~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Digital I/O assembly

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Ugh! I hope you didn't blow anything by shorting pins together with
the shield of the USB plug!

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Michael Blake  wrote:
> I am not sure how many of you have noticed the warnings in the K3s and P3 
> manual to NOT plug a USB B connector into the 8P8C modular jack lableled 
> “RS232/P3” on the rear of the K3s.  This is a VERY important warning but only 
> if you read it prior to inserting the USB cable (twice) into the RS232/P3 
> jack on the KIO3B.
>
> It was the very first plug I inserted after completing my kit while looking 
> over the radio from the front.  I did it twice because it did not seem to fit 
> correctly:). I did not realize that I had “squished” it for a couple of weeks 
> as I had not tried to use the jack.
>
> Since this little bugger (KIO3B Digital I/O Assy E850646) costs $98, believe 
> it or not, I want to repair my existing board after the replacement arrives 
> tomorrow.  If I did it once I will probably do it again.
>
> My problem is that there are dozens of similar jacks and I need to find the 
> correct manufacturer, part number and source for this particular 8P8C circuit 
> board mounted modular jack. I have the tools and the skills but I lack the 
> correct part.
>
> If anyone from Elecraft could provide me with the proper replacement jack 
> information I would be very grateful.
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 12:54 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
<e...@elecraft.com> wrote:
> Aargh :-)   You are correct!  My typo..

:) It doesn't look updated to me, though. It might also be good if
statements like "Due to very large rush of orders we received on 8/24,
we expect to continue shipping those orders over the next 2-3 weeks."
could be accompanied by the date on which they were posted... it seems
like that was the status about a month ago :/ I wonder if the update
didn't get pushed, or maybe there's caching somewhere. It's not in my
browser.

73,

~iain / N6ML



> On 3/15/2018 12:52 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:
>
> Or http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm
>
> 73,
>
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>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Or http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 12:49 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
 wrote:
> We are working hard and have just updated the KPA1500 shipping status as of
> today 3/15.
>
> see:  http://elecraft.com/shipping_status.htm
>
> 73,
> Eric
> /elecraft.com/
>
> On 3/15/2018 11:06 AM, Rick WA6NHC wrote:
>>
>> It appears that they are still working on the first day orders, which I'm
>> sure that day alone was massive.  Mine was confirmed (paid) at 12:54 PM 24
>> Aug 17 and I've had no notice yet.
>>
>> Patience, is required.
>>
>> Rick NHC
>>
>>
>> On 3/15/2018 10:52 AM, Paul Van Dyke wrote:
>>>
>>> The KPA1500 will be on your door step as fast as they can ship them. IF I
>>> remember, it was going to take a few weeks just to get thru the 1st days
>>> orders.
>>>
>>> Paul. KB9AVO
>>> Waiting also .  But it will get to me .. Not worried
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 adds attenuation in Operate

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On Sat, Mar 10, 2018 at 3:00 PM, Richard Lawn  wrote:
> For some unknown reason when I switch the KPA500 to Operate the receiver in
> the K3 acts like I've activated attenuation. I've obviously made some
> change in a menu somewhere but I can't sort it out.
>
> SWR continues to read fine and power output is also fine.
> Any suggestions on what might be wrong?

Happened to mine years ago. T/R PIN diode failure was suspected. A
replacement RF module fixed it.

GL/73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 err 12v

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On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 1:57 PM, Ed Schuller via Elecraft
 wrote:
> My tired old K3 (serial 1298) displayed this while I was on RTTY today. The 
> rig works at 10w and under, so I assume that this indicates an issue with the 
> power amp. I checked the book for possible other issues, but came up with 
> either bad connector seating or circuit breaker issues, neither which seem to 
> be the case.

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740182%20KPA3CONMDKT%20Instruction%20Manual.pdf

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S and Winkeyer

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 5:52 PM, Bill DeVore  wrote:
> I’d like to start contesting and plan on using N1MM with my K3S. Is there any 
> advantage on adding a Winkeyer to the mix?

Without it (or some other type of interface), you'd have to use the
RTS/DTR lines on the rig-control COM-port for keying. This works fine
for some, but others have issues with timing (it's dependent on
Windows and the COM port operating smoothly). The WinKeyer is very
well regarded amongst contesters, and will generally provide the most
dependable operation.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Line Out Monitor Adjustment

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On Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 7:09 PM,   wrote:
> I just upgraded my K3S's to the latest firmware. It is so easy, I should do
> it more often. I have read that there is now a way to adjust the line out
> monitor level however I cannot find documentation showing how this is done.
> The default level is actually fine however I am curious where the Line Out
> settings are.

In the firmware release notes[1] under "K3 MCU 5.58 / DSP 2.88 / FPF
1.26, 3-16-2017":

"* TX LINE OUT (MONITOR) LEVEL NOW ADJUSTABLE: In CONFIG:LIN OUT menu
entry, tap '2'  (REV switch) to set the "T=" level (TX monitor). Tap
'2' again to return to the RX LINE OUT setting."

73,

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[1] ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/hfwnotes.rtf
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Re: [Elecraft] Odd K3s Behavior for 30 meter DATA mode

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On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 12:35 PM, Bob  wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a K3s with FW 5.60.
>
> On all bands except 30 meters, when I place the rig into the DATA mode, I
> see the green RX window on my P3 showing to the right of the center (dial)
> frequency and matching my selected filter width.  This is what I'd expect
> as DATA should be sending the equal of USB.  However, on the 30 meter band
> only, the green RX windows is half above and half below the center (dial)
> frequency.  It's acting like the mode is AM.  Also I can't shift the filter
> below 1.1 KHz (at least for a 2.8 KHz filter).
>
> This must be some "Per Band" feature that I am not understanding.

Are you in the right sub-mode? (hold the "DATA MD" (AFX) button, then
make sure you're in "DATA A")

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] No USB audio output from K3/0 Mini

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On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Palle Preben-Hansen, OZ1RH
 wrote:
> If TX and RX audio are reversed on the Mini's USB port the simple solution
> seems to reverse TX and RX audio once more by software, either by selecting
> the Input as USB speakers and Output as USB microphone in WSJT or wherever
> software is used or if that is not possible then to use two virtual audio
> cables and cross them.
>
> Any reason that two virtual audio cables in the pc at the control site
> can't reverse Input and Output of the USB audio devices of the K3/0-Mini?

I don't think that's what Olli meant by "reversed". I think he means
that audio received from the K3/0-Mini via the USB "codec" would be
audio that was intended to be conveyed (by the PC) to a remote peer
for transmission (e.g. from a mic connected to the K3/0-Mini), and
audio sent to the K3/0-Mini via USB "codec" would be output through
its speaker or headphones, as if it had been received from a remote
peer so you can't send audio to the K3/0-Mini through the USB
"codec" and expect it to get passed along via the RemoteRig on the
other side, no matter what fancy virtual plumbing you do in software.

I don't have a K3/0-Mini or RemoteRig setup, but that's the only
interpretation that makes sense to me.


> The best solution would be if the K3/0-Mini's USB port Input and Output
> audio could be configured (=reversed) by the Config menu of the K3/0-Mini.
> In that case the K3/0-Mini's USB port could be configured by the user for
> either Remoterig hardware or software RemoteHams.com and it would be easy
> to switch.

But it'd have to be electrically switched inside, and I suspect that
such switching is not implemented (in hardware).

Just "guessing" ;)

73,

~iain / N6ML



> On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 9:02 PM, Oliver Dröse  wrote:
>
>> Hi Palle,
>>
>> this won't work. TX and RX audio are reversed on the mini's USB port as
>> it's intend is to interface to the PC and use that as a relay to the remote
>> (as an alternative to the RRC boxes). It's a real pity it is not jumper
>> configurable inside as this renders the USB port useless for digital remote
>> ops.
>>
>> 73, Olli - DH8BQA
>>
>>
>>
>> > Am 10.05.2017 um 14:44 schrieb Palle Preben-Hansen, OZ1RH <
>> pa...@oz1rh.com>:
>> >
>> > I have a running K3-Remote setup with Remoterig boxes, K3/0 Mini
>> > and RRMINICBL & RRMTCBL cable sets. Everything but the USB audio to/from
>> > the K3/0 Mini works. I have a USB cable from the K3/0 Mini to my pc at
>> the
>> > control site. A USB audio device is created on my Win 10 pc, but using
>> > this USB audio device from WSJT-X version 1.7.0 the program gets no
>> > audio. The K3 and K3/0 Mini has firmware 5.57.
>> >
>> > According to www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm this should work:
>> *The
>> > K3/0-Mini comes with built-in USB support using the USB audio CODEC &
>> FTDI
>> > technology.*
>> >
>> > On the Remoterig Forum at www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php there are
>> some
>> > posts on this problem, but no solution. I have also in vain searched
>> > www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html I hope the
>> > Elecraft experts here can help.
>> >
>> > 73, Palle, OZ1RH
>> > www.oz1rh.com
>> >
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Re: [Elecraft] winkeyer

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Most (/all) software will expect to talk to the WinKeyer on a separate
serial port from the rig, so for that to use useful, you'd have to
come up with some way to combine the traffic from/to two virtual
serial ports into one real one. It's probably doable in software, but
maybe non-trivial

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Jim Larson  wrote:
> It sure would be awesome if a user could put the internal K3s keyer into a
> Winkeyer emulation mode. The majority of logging software supports K1EL's
> command set, but not all support the Elecraft command set.
>
> Jim - KK7A
>
> On February 15, 2017 at 10:13:37 AM, Fred C. Jensen (k6...@foothill.net)
> wrote:
>
>> I use a WK3 w/USB to N1MM, VOX on, QSK on ... works great.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Fred K6DGW
>> Sparks NV DM09dn
>>
>>
>> NOEL POULIN  wrote:
>>
>> Anybody in this group using K1EL winkeyer USB(wkusb-smt) with the K3
>> radio??
>> I would appreciate comments.
>> I am using a computer LPT CW INTERFACE at the momentwith a K3S, and
>> want to switch to a keyer soon...
>> Thanks
>> Noel
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 power output starts out low, then goes up

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I didn't see anything in this thread that suggested that the problem
wasn't observed on all bands. Maybe I missed it?

Also haven't noticed anyone suggest using the K3's "TUNE" function,
instead of SSB modulation, as a test. If the output ramps up with the
TUNE function, it's an output problem. If it doesn't, it might be an
issue of insufficient audio input for SSB modulation. (AFAIK) the K3
will automatically boost the audio input if it detects that there's
not enough (a feature that I'm not particularly fond of).

73,

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On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 9:56 AM, Jack Brindle  wrote:
> A TR switch failure would affect all bands. This one is a bit different. It 
> will be interesting to see the cause when we finish troubleshooting.
>
> Jack Brindle, W6FB
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>
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>
>> On Nov 16, 2016, at 12:04 PM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A  wrote:
>>
>> This might be a problem with the pin diode T/R switching in the KPA500.
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Strange KAT500 Firmware Issue

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:29 AM, Carl Jón Denbow  wrote:
> I'm experiencing a weird issue related to the FW REV menu entry.  I just
> upgraded my firmware via the Elecraft KPA500 Utility to version 1.75.  The
> Utility now reports that 1.75 is successfully installed.  However,  FW REV
> reports "FP 01.38."  I've done a reset of the KPA500 and another reinstall
> of 1.75, but FW REV is still reporting the earlier version as being the one
> installed.  I don't know if this is an error in the FW REV menu setting, or
> if the KPA500 Utility is reporting an error.  Suggestions anyone?

You seem to be getting confused between KAT500 and KPA500. The current
KPA500 firmware is 1.47.

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Re: [Elecraft] Remote AC power switch?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 8:04 AM, Jim Miller  wrote:
> For those of you implementing remote operation: what are you using for an
> IP accessed power switch? I need one port to control station A/C power and
> another to toggle the K3s power control line on the ACC connector.

I use an old ("telnet" interface) WTI Network Power Switch that I
rescued from a recycle pile. Digital Loggers Inc make a
good/inexpensive "Web Power Switch".

For powering-on the K3 via ACC pin 8, I use a RS232 port on an onsite
PC, with the same simple circuit used for FSK keying.

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Re: [Elecraft] Dx Commander Settings for K3s

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 5:55 PM, Grady Harper via Elecraft
 wrote:
> What are the
> Baud
> Word
> Parity
> Stop
> DTR
> RTS
> Settings for the K3s

Per the K3[S] Owner's Manual, 8 data bits (word length), no parity and
1 stop bit (but the stop bit setting is probably not really critical).
The baud rate should be set to match the K3's CONFIG:RS232 setting.
RTS and DTR should be set to "Off".

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I don't actually have a K3/0-mini (I have the full-size K3/0), but I
do believe that you should be able to connect to it with the K3
Utility - that's how you would update its firmware.

It may be that something has failed inside he K3/0-mini ... or
something software in Windows regarding COM ports. If you have access
to another PC, you might try the K3 Utility there.

73,

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On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Jeff Griffin  wrote:
> I just got back down here where the K3/0 is located. So Iain, your saying I
> should be able to talk to the K3/0 with the K3 utility at the control site?
> I just tried it and no, it doesn't see it on either of the two defined
> comports. I even brought a second USB cable to use between the laptop and
> K3/0. No Joy.
>
> This worked for over a year, and just stopped. No changes were made to any
> of the systems
>
>
>
> Jeff, can the K3 Utility talk to your K3/0-mini (when no other
>
> software is attempting to do so)? That will tell you if the problem is
>
> with the COM port plumbing or the DXLab Suite config.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> ~iain / N6ML
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>
>
>
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 stopped answering to serial commands

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On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 9:25 AM, Holger Schurig  wrote:
> - yes, it echos back one character at a time, like I'm typing
>
> - yes, it echos back even when I enter random characters.

Does the echo happen if the KX3 is connected but not powered on?


> I opened my KX3 and removed the the shielding (Battery retainer). Then I
> measured at J3 (ACC1). Imagine that the ACC1 is positioned towards the left,
> then the lower-right and the right pins of J3 have a connection according to
> my Multimeter. But I think that is the switch that is inside the socket.

Yes, I see the same thing, but only when there is nothing plugged in.
The schematic shows a switch connected to (unused) pin 4.

A simpler test might be to use a stereo audio cable, plugged into ACC1
- measure between the tip and ring at the other end. I see a few
M-ohms there in both directions...

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 stopped answering to serial commands

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:18 AM, Holger Schurig  wrote:
> I have a KX3 with Firmware 02.33. When I put the orginal Elecraft USB->ACC1
> Plug into the device, then programs like kx3util, fldigi, rigctl (from
> hamlib) and even a terminal won't work.
>
> Actually, this is not totally true. When I turn AUTO INF to "riG Ctrl" in
> the menu, then I see various frequency change settings. So I know that the
> KX3 can send and my computer can receive. And that the baudrate is correct.
>
> Also, when I enter "ID;" in a terminal program, I will get the echo "ID;",
> but not the response "IDnnn;". When I remove the plug from AC1, I won't get
> the echo. So I think the "ID;" is really sent from the KX3, so somehow the
> KX3 can still receive and echo. It just doesn't honor any commands.

It almost sounds like the TX and RX lines might be shorted together??
But if this only happens when the cable is connect to the KX3, perhaps
the short is inside. When you type "ID;", does it echo back one
character at a time, or the whole thing at once? If you send something
arbitrary/random, does that get echoed back too?

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 mini usb port

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sat, Sep 3, 2016 at 5:45 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> How many DE-9 connectors are there on your USB to serial adapter?

Pretty sure that would be zero, since it's inside the K3/0-mini.


> If only one (which is normal), then only one COM port should be defined.
> That fact that you find 2 COM ports in device manager is cause for question
> unless you have an adapter with 2 physical serial ports.

It's normal for the K3/0-mini to present two virtual COM ports.

Jeff, can the K3 Utility talk to your K3/0-mini (when no other
software is attempting to do so)? That will tell you if the problem is
with the COM port plumbing or the DXLab Suite config.

73,

~iain / N6ML



> On 9/3/2016 10:03 AM, Jeff Griffin wrote:
>>
>>   I'm at FTDI 2.12.18.0,
>> I think this is the right level. There are no errors reported in any of
>> the
>> comport properties menu's. When I plug the USB cable in, com ports 5 and 6
>> appear in the device manager list. All looks normal. My DXLab commander
>> setup is. K3, com 5(I also tried 6),38400{same as K3/0),8,N,2,Y,Y.
>> interrogate  and enable are checked.
>>
>> Anyone have any ideas, and can someone verify what level FTDI driver there
>> using that works. Thanks.
>>
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Band Tracking

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Seems like an issue with the "BCD" data from the K3 to the KPA500, but
the symptoms don't seem to point to a single broken wire.

It may be an obscure firmware bug. What happens if you take 30m back
out of the band-map? Is the K3 firmware up-to-date?

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Dauer, Edward  wrote:
> Thanks, Cliff.  I am aware of the 30M 200W power limitation, but I don’t see 
> why adding 30M to the K3’s Band Map would cause 40 meters and 10 meters to be 
> in error.  When the K3 is at 7.0 MHz the KPA500 switches to 3.5.  When the K3 
> is at 28.0 MHz the KPA500 switches to 24.9.  That never happened before 
> today.  Moreover the amp correctly senses 30M on the first dit and switches 
> correctly, and seems very happy producing 200W or more on 30M.
>
> Brian, K3KO, suggested disconnecting the cable from the amp to see what the 
> band buttons on the amp do.  They work correctly with the cable disconnected, 
> and they work correctly with the cable connected and the K3’s power off.  7.0 
> switches to 7.0, 28 switches to 28, and so forth.  So what does that mean – 
> that the fault lies in the K3?  But before adding 30M to the Band map in the 
> K3 changing bands worked for all of 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 – that is, 
> changing the K3 band changed the KPA500 band correctly.  Now it doesn’t work 
> for 40 and 10, and 30; but it does for 80, 20 and 15.  Since the only change 
> that occurred was adding 30M to the band map, does that mean something is 
> fouled up in the configuration?  I did recycle the power to both the K3 and 
> the KPA500 after making the configuration change.
>
> One other fact – pressing the 10MHz band button on the KPA500 correctly 
> switches the K3 to 10MHz – but places the amp on 5.3 MHz.  The amp then 
> switches to 10 MHz with the first transmitted dit.  But pressing the 10MHz 
> band button on the amp when the K3 power is off changes the amp to 10 MHz.
>
> Appreciative and still perplexed,  Ted, KN1CBR
>
>
> Edward A. Dauer,  LL.B.  M.P.H.
> Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law
> University of Denver
>
>
> On 8/7/16, 4:19 PM, "Cliff Frescura"  wrote:
>
> "But the KPA doesn’t track the K3’s band choice correctly."
>
> ...it's by design.
>
> In the US the maximum power on 30m is 200W PEP.
>
> http://www.arrl.org/frequency-allocations
>
> 73,
>
> Cliff K3LL/6
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> Dauer, Edward
> Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2016 2:50 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Band Tracking
>
> I must have done something I didn’t mean to do.
>
> Just put up a 30 meter antenna today.  It works fine.  Until today I had 
> the K3 band map set to include only 80-40-20-15-10.  The KPA500 tracked it 
> automatically perfectly.  I then went into the config menu for band map and 
> set 30 meters to IN.   The K3 works perfectly – band switching gives me, in 
> MHz, 3.5 – 7.0 – 10.1 – 14.0 – 21.0 – 28.0 and then cycles back to 3.5  That 
> is also exactly what I expected.
>
> But the KPA doesn’t track the K3’s band choice correctly.  For 80 I get 
> 80.  For 40 on the K3 I get 80 on the KPA500. For 30 on the K3 I get 5.3MHz 
> on the KPA500.  For 20 I get 20.  For 15 I get 15.  And for 10 on the K3 I 
> get 24.9 MHz on the KPA500.
>
> Interestingly, the “Band” buttons on the KPA500 have the same errors.  In 
> MHz, pressing 1.8 yields 5.3.  3.5 is OK.  Pressing 7.0 produces 3.5.  14 and 
> 21 are OK.  And pressing 28 produces 24.9.
>
> The frequency sampling, however, works perfectly.  A single dit on any 
> band switches the KPA500 to the correct band, as defined by the K3.
>
> The cables are all Elecraft issue.  They are all connected correctly – 
> witness that everything worked perfectly, on every band, until I added 30M 
> into the K3’s band map.  Because both the K3 auto tracking feature and the 
> Band buttons on the KPA500 yield the same errors, I think I must have messed 
> up something in the amp.
>
> I have, by the way, already RdTFM.
>
> Any ideas about what I might have done?  Equally useful would be, how do 
> I undo it?
>
> Many thanks for whatever anyone can suggest . . .
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] Turn on KAT500?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sat, Aug 6, 2016 at 9:26 AM, Dave Fugleberg  wrote:
> Still trying to sort out my transverter problem - see my first post on that
> today. I have only the transverters connected to the K3. When I connect
> power to the rig runner, the k3 tried to power on by itself and displays
> 'turn on KAT 500'. I don't even have one, but I do have a P3, which is not
> connected at this point.
> I vaguely recall seeing that message when I first got my P3, and finding a
> solution, I don't remember what it was.

See 
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-K3-field-test-firmware-new-PSK63-mode-changes-related-to-KAT500-amp-K3-0-mini-td7593869.html

Do you have something connected to AUX on the K3, that might be
pulling down the AUXBUS line?

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Can a KX3 be configured to work like a K0 or K0 mini?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sun, Jul 24, 2016 at 1:39 PM, george allen  wrote:
> Wondering if I can use my KX3 for remote operation?

AFAIK this is still valid...

https://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg145357.html

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 9:44 AM, Jim Miller  wrote:
> Where do I order Elecraft shirts and hats?
>
> Can't find any on their website.

The KHAT ($12) appears on the order page in three different places.

http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm

Not sure if there's anything else available for purchase from
Elecraft, but there may be "aftermarket options" like:

http://www.qsl.net/w9wis/sewdivine/Elecraft_Shirts.html

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Napple Updates?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

The latest [KX3]-tagged post is from September 8th. Note that the
topics at the top of the list are "pinned", so you might have to
scroll down a bit.

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-f6380738.html

Also note that that only catches posts where the subject line contains
"[KX3]" (or something along those lines). The full set of topics is
at:

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-f365791.standard.html

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 11:03 AM, Jose Rivera  wrote:
> This 'reflector' or listserve is ok, but not ideal for reading. I prefer a 
> forum style for reading. So I
> love Elecraft-Napple. But the last posting on napple.com was from late 2012, 
> almost three years ago. Is it
> possible to keep the KX3 postings up to date so that I can use it instead of 
> this reflector?
>
>
>
> Jose
> N2LRB
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 6:07 AM, K8TE  wrote:
> I have experienced this same problem over numerous N1MM versions (legacy and
> Plus).  It is very intermittent and I'm unable to identify a specific
> command or cause.  It's happened to me on both my shack and portable
> computers.  This symptom does not show up with my daily logger (N3FJP ACLog)
> but it has occurred with both of my K3's.
>
> I use the "typical" K3 commands for either keying DVK memories or audio from
> my computers.  I don't use any of the mic gain command strings in N1MM+.

Is it possible that you have a macro associated with one of the memory
buttons('s programmable function), which sets the MIC gain, and one of
your lesser-used N1MM Logger messages is virtually pushing that button
(SWT/SWH)?

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] RTTY K3 Help

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

AFSK PSK31? There's an oxymoron ;)

If you have PSK31 working, you can do AFSK RTTY with the same hardware
configuration, but use the AFSK A sub-mode, instead of DATA A. If
you want to do FSK instead (FSK D sub-mode), you'll need a hardware
interface of some sort (could be as simple as a couple of transistors
and resistors to level-convert between a RS232 port and the K3's PTT
and FSK inputs.

Whether or not FSK is better than AFSK is somewhat of a religious debate..

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Joe Moffatt j...@selectconnect.net wrote:
 I think I actually misworded things.

 I have N1MM and use it for CW all the time.

 I have the audio cables, and everything works fine for AFSK PSK31.

 I just have little experience recently with RTTY, and I just want to set it 
 up correctly.

 Joe



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 Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 1:51 PM
 To: Joe Moffatt; 'Elecraft Reflector'
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY K3 Help

 On 03/30/2015 02:42 PM, Joe Moffatt wrote:
 Apparently I haven't fooled with RTTY of any seriousness in years, but I am 
 starting to get interested in DX chasing with it.

 So, how do you guys recommend setting up the K3. I see FSK is much preferred 
 by most to AFSK using say FLDIGI and audio input now days.

 I know VERY little about this. I am a CW DX'er, but just interested in 
 learning this and possibly doing a contest sometime.

 Thanks,

 Joe
 AB5OR
 Tupelo, MS


 Joe,
 What are you using for software? Do you have the interface's
 built, or bought?
 See: http://www.aa5au.com/rtty/ and: http://www.rttycontesting.com/

 I do lots of RTTY contesting using a K3 and WriteLog for software. N1MM
 also works good.

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Re: [Elecraft] Can a K3/0 be turned into a K3?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 1:59 PM, Gerry Hull ge...@w1ve.com wrote:
 I do not see a kit for it, but it would be a cool idea for those who wanted
 to convert a
 K3/0 into a full rig.  Are their any plans to do this?

Doubt it ... especially considering that the non-mini K3/0 is no
longer available. You probably could sell your K3/0 and buy a K3 kit
to build (and not be left with useless PCBs). Personally I prefer the
form-factor of the full size K3 over the mini, and I believe I'm
not alone, so there's probably a market for your used K3/0...

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] Using K3 with CW Skimmer

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

LP-Pan (except for very early models) offsets the IF by 6kHz, to move
any center-spikes introduced by audio interfaces out of the way. The
same offset applies to all bands, except on 6m, you need to swap I/Q
(there's an option in CW Skimmer for that) and make the offset
positive instead of negative, due to the IF being reversed on the K3
above 30MHz (or so). Not sure why you would be seeing different
behaviour on the lower bands.

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 2:37 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR n...@contesting.com wrote:
 Update - I don't understand how or why, but if I set CW Skimmer's Audio IF
 to -6150 Hz, that brings the K3 and CW Skimmer frequency readouts into
 agreement.  There is an explanation of audio IF in the Skimmer help file,
 but I can't get my brain around it.

 73, Pete N4ZR
 Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
 http://reversebeacon.net,
 blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
 For spots, please go to your favorite
 ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.

 On 2/4/2015 4:37 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:

 I've been experimenting with using the K3 with CW Skimmer to work K1N. I'm
 feeding LP-Pan 2 from the K3's IF, and running CW Skimmer if Softrock IF
 mode.  I'm using Omnirig to read the K3s frequency and control it.  This
 works super well at least down through 15 meters - I can see the first 10
 KHz of the pileupabove K1N's transmit frequency, and see exactly where he
 last worked someone.


 However... I just tried the same technique on 30M, where K1N is currently
 at 10113.1.  I can't see him or his pileup at and above that frequency, but
 if I tune the radio down to 10107.9, ghe appears on the waterfall with the
 expected humongous pileup over the next few KHz above.  So now I'm
 wondering, is the relationship between IF frequency and dial frequency
 perhaps different on the lower bands? Has anyone tried this same thing and
 been able to make it work on 40 and below?


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Re: [Elecraft] Kat500 as wattmeter?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

KPA500 Remote might work for you - not sure if it has a local mode
(I've never used it), but I suppose you could run server and client on
the same PC if you had to 

http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm#k3remote

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 7:14 PM, Mark N2qt via Elecraft
elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote:
 Yes I'd found that. What I was hoping for is a readout in watts, with a 
 bargraph,
 like that provided with the W2 or the remote app for the KPA500.

 Mark. N2QT

 On Jan 23, 2015, at 8:05 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:

 Mark,

 The OPERATE tab of the KAT500 Utility shows the VFWD and VRFL as well as the 
 VSWR.  It also shows the Bypass VSWR.  Perhaps that is what you are looking 
 for.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 On 1/23/2015 6:36 PM, Mark N2qt via Elecraft wrote:
 Is there an app to take the fwd/ref information from a KAT500 to display on 
 a computer
 monitor?

 Mark. N2QT

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 mini

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

It's not completely clear from the K3/0-mini documentation (which is
rather high-level), but it appears that it only has a TTL interface
(for connection to the RemoteRig box), and not RS232, so you wouldn't
be able to directly connect it to a K3 using a null modem cable, as
you could with the original K3/0. Perhaps you could build a
level-converter and make it work - I don't know if it's that simple or
not. It'd be a rather expensive upgrade anyway.

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 9:39 AM, W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote:
 Does that mean all the wires and hardware that would be used for a real
 remote operation are needed just to get the faceplate on the desk for ease
 of use? Please explain - it has been very difficult to get this question
 answered.

 Thanks,

 Bill W2BLC K-Line


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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 all in one box? + P3/0

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I did experiment with this concept a couple of years ago. At the
remote site, I captured I/Q from a LP-Pan to a sound card, using ulaw,
and streamed that to the local PC, where I fed it (via VAC, I think)
into some SDR software (maybe NaP3). It worked, but it was a
bandwidth-hog. To get 192kHz with 16-bit samples, I think that adds up
to 6Mbps. I suspect that not many remote sites have that sort of
upstream b/w available

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 5:19 AM,  k...@arrl.net wrote:
  Sorry for my confusion, I was thinking IQ as the usable form of IF at the
 control site, not the raw 8 mHz IF. My idea would be to somehow get the IQ
 output from a LP-Pan or similar device, add another box on either end to
 send and receive the IQ data, then simply use the control stations computer
 soundcard and run your panadapter software of choice. Only problem here is I
 don't have a clue on what to use for the remoting of the IQ output from the
 LP-Pan...
  All this non-portable, not suited for hotel room use would work for me as I
 will be at a desktop computer for 6 months or so while remoting from my
 summer home.
  And of course to not stray from the original topic, it would be nice to
 have the control station use a P3 with the extra data lines intergraded into
 the 1258, or K3/0 mini mark II  :-).


 73 Jeff kb2m

 -Original Message-
 From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred
 Jensen
 Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 19:59 PM
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 all in one box? + P3/0

 Hmmm ... K3 1st IF is ~8 MHz.  Could pose some problems for generally
 available somethingoverIP for many people.  I/Q sounds like a better way
 to go with a PX3?  I guess that would require an outboard quadrature demod
 at the real K3.

 While I don't do remote stuff right now, we're eventually going to have to
 sell our 5 ac and move to a 1-story house, probably with CCR's.
 Consequently, remote operation may be a part of my future.  Since I got the
 P3, it is the almost total focus of my concentration when operating ... I
 would hate to lose the functionality.

 73,

 Fred K6DGW
 - Northern California Contest Club
 - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
 - www.cqp.org

 On 1/13/2015 3:27 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
 When you stop and think about it I really wonder if they could make a
 P3/0 For the most part much of the P3 screen does not change at any
 given moment.so if they only send the changes I would venture to say
 that much of it could besent over the wire much as we now send Voice
 Over IP. Using the current chips for multimedia and possible some of
 the open source CODEXsit may be a workable item, though I would expect
 it to me a bit off a pricey option

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Tascam US-322 to K3

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 6:47 PM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote:
 On Tue,1/6/2015 11:10 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
 The K3 Line In and Line Out jacks are stereo type, but there is no
 connection to the ring contact

 That's true only for a single-RX K3.

There certainly is a connection to the ring of the line out jack -
even without the sub RX, it will become active if CONFIG:LIN
OUT=PHOnES... or at least it gets the main RX audio when the sub is
inactive in that case.

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] [NCCC] K3 Remote - Losing rx audio on Focus swap other operations

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

[BCCing cross-posted lists]

On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 9:49 PM, Rick Tavan N6XI rta...@gmail.com wrote:
 Need some help with a memory jog here: I'm running a K3 with N1MM Logger
 Plus in SO2V mode and a YCCC SO2R Box. When I change TX focus between VFO A
 and B, the K3 audio disappears until I jog the gain control. Then it comes
 back. Other operations like closing certain menus also blank the audio. I've
 heard about this problem and suffered it occasionally, sporadically, but
 don't recall the cause. Two weeks ago in SS CW it didn't happen at all. But
 I've been doing lots of configuration work and now it's persistent, happens
 every time. Any thoughts on how to fix it?

When at the remote site, set the RF and AF gain controls to your most
commonly-used positions. There are various events that cause the
remote K3 to reset the gain levels to whatever those pots are
physically set to - notably turning on or off the sub-receiver. It's
rather annoying when trying to work a weak DXpedition running split on
SSB, and I/we need to bug Wayne about this again :)

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and preamp

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

That doesn't justify a pre-amp. If you want more acoustic noise, just
turn up the AF gain. The only reason (I can see) to use a preamp is if
the receiver internal noise level is higher than the atmospheric noise
(coming from the antenna). If the noise level perceptibly drops when
you disconnect the antenna, a preamp isn't going to do much for
you

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 5:14 AM, Brian als...@nc.rr.com wrote:
 Quite some time ago there was a discussion that adding a preamp at the K3
 antenna terminals couldn't possibly help.  The argument is that it can't
 improve S/N

 Perhaps here is the reason it does help from somebody versed in ear/brain
 signal processing.

 73 de Brian/K3KO
 
 On 8/28/2014 17:45, David McClain d...@refined-audiometrics.com
 [FMT-nuts] wrote:
 Some weeks ago I was musing about the way we all listen to the weak ones
 on the HF bands And then it struck me, based on what I know about our
 hearing:

 While we all dislike the constant rush of noise in the headphones, it
 actually turns out to be helpful, and that's why we instinctively turn up
 the volume and just live with the noise. When you do that, you are imposing
 strong ambient noise on your hearing. That in turn affects the way your
 hearing works. It produces a much steeper response to weak signals riding in
 the noise. So a very small change in signal level causes a much larger
 change in apparent loudness in your brain. It makes it easier to read the
 weak signals.

 Coupled with that, we also need that noise to produce something called
 stochastic resonance, which is the basis for dithered noise added to
 recordings. It lets you hear things that are solidly below the noise floor.

 - 73 de Dave, N7AIG
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Preamp

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Hi Ted,

I didn't say that the pre-amp isn't worth the money - I just said that
supplying more noise to the ears isn't a good justification for it.
It's well known that the K3 needs a pre-amp for effective weak-signal
work on the higher bands, but it's not (primarily) because it makes
the noise louder - it's because it raises the signals (from the
antenna) above the receiver's internal noise.

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu wrote:
 Aware as I am that the word ³data² is not the plural of the word
 ³anecdote,² I can offer a subjective anecdote to the contrary:  With the
 PR6-10 in the RX Ant line  of my K3, there are CW signals I can copy
 (barely) which I cannot hear at all with the preamp out of the circuit,
 regardless of the RF and AF gain settings.  I can¹t explain it and I don¹t
 have the equipment to do any objective measurements; but it is the case.
 I have found the pre-amp to be worth the money.

 Ted, KN1CBR



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On Fri,9/5/2014 9:59 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:
 That doesn't justify a pre-amp. If you want more acoustic noise, just
 turn up the AF gain. The only reason (I can see) to use a preamp is if
 the receiver internal noise level is higher than the atmospheric noise
 (coming from the antenna).

Right.

 If the noise level perceptibly drops when
 you disconnect the antenna, a preamp isn't going to do much for
 you

Perceptibly is not the right word if you care about weak signal work.
The difference should be at least twice as loud when the antenna is
added, which corresponds to about 10 dB.  Use the K3's internal audio
voltmeter to determine this.  Turn off AGC, with the antenna connected,
calibrate the dB readout to zero following the instructions in the
manual, then remove the antenna.

73, Jim K9YC



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Re: [Elecraft] The small little double nuts between RS232 connectors or 15 pin connectors

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 4:25 PM, William Levy wgl...@gmail.com wrote:
 I have a lot of Elecraft Y cables and lots of things going on and I would
 like to make firm those connections between my 15 connectors and the double
 Y connectors. I am thinking there must be a name for those double nuts that
 could screw between connectors and also a source for a little bag of them.

Pan Pacific calls them barrel nuts (p/n H-BN-P10)

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3 (Phonema)

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 5:26 PM, Ed G ed.n...@gmail.com wrote:

 I like the idea of a speaker that reasonably matches the K3.  This one looks
 nice; however, I'd like to see two speakers in one enclosure so I can use
 the sub-receiver without having to have two separate speaker units on the
 desktop.

You can do that with one speaker - just set CONFIG:SPKRS=1

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 7:35 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote:

 At present the K3 has... let's call it an oversight... in the way
 that it memorizes data sub-modes. It correctly memorizes the
 last-used data sub-mode on each band, but not the bandwidth setting
 appropriate to that sub-mode. Instead, the bandwidth settings for
 *all* data sub-modes on *all* bands are overwritten by the settings
 for whichever sub-mode was most recently used on *any* band. This is
 often quite inappropriate, and inconvenient for anyone whose
 interests cover a range of data sub-modes.


 That problem needs to be fixed in the K3/KX3 firmware before moving
 on to upgrade to automate the display settings of the P3 and the
 PX3.


 Agreed - and one of those user interface issues to which I referred
 earlier in this thread.  DATA A and AFSK A/FSK D need separate default
 bandwidth (2.8 or 4 KHz for DATA A, 500 Hz for AFSK A/FSK D) and the
 last used BW/FC values need to be stored per sub-mode/band.

+1

73,

~iain / N6ML





 On 2014-08-18 10:10 AM, Ian White wrote:

 I would agree with that... but first, there is another point that needs
 to be rationalized in the K3 (and, I presume, the KX3 also).

 DATA is not a single mode - it is only a folder name for a collection
 of different data sub-modes. Many of those sub-modes require quite
 different settings for the transceiver bandwidth and center frequency;
 and that is equally true about the optimum bandwidths for a visual
 display.

 At present the K3 has... let's call it an oversight... in the way that
 it memorizes data sub-modes. It correctly memorizes the last-used data
 sub-mode on each band, but not the bandwidth setting appropriate to that
 sub-mode. Instead, the bandwidth settings for *all* data sub-modes on
 *all* bands are overwritten by the settings for whichever sub-mode was
 most recently used on *any* band. This is often quite inappropriate, and
 inconvenient for anyone whose interests cover a range of data sub-modes.


 That problem needs to be fixed in the K3/KX3 firmware before moving on
 to upgrade to automate the display settings of the P3 and the PX3.


 73 from Ian GM3SEK


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 Joe

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 On 2014-08-18 1:10 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

 We're considering per-mode as well,


 I agree that per mode is more valuable than per band.  I'm nearly
 always changing span when I change modes (10 KHz on CW, 20 KHz on
 data, 50 or 100 KHz on Phone) but not generally changing span with
 bands unless I've also changed mode.

 73,

 ... Joe, W4TV


 On 2014-08-18 1:10 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

 We're considering per-mode as well, but at the moment we're

 experimenting with per-band. Input welcome.


 Wayne

 On Aug 17, 2014, at 10:07 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com

 wrote:


 Would it make more sense for it to be per-mode rather than per-band?

 For example, I can imagine on CW you might want to zoom in more than on
 SSB. Maybe some P3 owners can comment?


 73, Matt VK2RQ

 On 18 Aug 2014, at 3:01 pm, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com

 wrote:


 We just added per-band SPAN settings to the PX3 (and will later add

 it

 to the P3). We're also adding a menu setting to quantize the SPAN
 selections to 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 kHz. This behavior would

 be user-

 selectable; the default would be continuously variable, as it is at

 present.


 For a lot of P3/PX3 users, the combination of these two changes

 will

 result in less manipulation of the SPAN control, and will save some Fn
 switches for other uses.


 Wayne
 N6KR


 On Aug 17, 2014, at 9:45 PM, Jim Brown

 j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote:


 On Sun,8/17/2014 7:18 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
 I'm still working at what the ideal span on my P3 would be, in

 the

 NAQP SSB yesterday, I had it at 100 KHz and it seemed pretty good.


 I have five of the function keys programmed for different span

 settings. The other three are Peak Toggle, Fixed Mode Toggle, and Noise
 Blanker Toggle.


 I use 2 kHz for looking at the quality of CW signals, 10 kHz for

 most CW

 pileups, 50 kHz, 100 kHz, and 200 kHz for contesting and general

 operating.

 I did have 20 kHz programmed, but gave that up for the NB toggle.


 Before each contest, I'll run through all the bands and set up the

 span

 and centering. 50/60 kHz is pretty good for Sprints and state QSO

 parties,

 100 kHz is good for most CW contests, 200 kHz is not wide enough for

 some

 SSB contests.


 For 6M, I set a 200 kHz span from 50.080 to 50.280. This lets me

 see

 CW, SSB, and JT65.


 73, Jim K9YC





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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Using MiC Key (PTT) to Transmit (activate) VOX (NOT Computer)

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I think it's an interesting idea. It seems it should be feasible to
implement in firmware, but maybe non-trivial.

Thinking outside the box; what if you route the mic signal through the
footswitch instead of PTT? Or maybe through a relay that the
footswitch triggers... and keep VOX on all the time.

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 9:52 AM, Mike Reublin n...@nf4l.com wrote:
 Is it possible you have confused PTT and VOX? I can't imagine VOX being 
 controlled by a foot switch.

 73, Mike NF4L

 On Aug 15, 2014, at 12:40 PM, KB7WVB kb7...@gmail.com wrote:

 I wish to manually key the transmitter with VOX, and while transmitting have
 the VOX activate to LISTEN between words so that I can hear if I double.

 I don't want VOX on all the time to key the transmitter when I sneeze,
 someone talks to me, I murmur, phone rings, wife pours hot soup in my lap,
 etc.

 WHY?
 1To avoid accidently transmitting while listening;  I want to control
 transmit (VOX) by pushing my foot pedal turn VOX on.

 A net control/relay has to do 2+ things already, read the list, flip pages,
 mark response, record traffic by destination and call sign, etc.

 Or to type on a keyboard (I'm a 2 handed typist).

 Pushing the VOX button on/off each time with my little toe is very awkward.


 2While transmitting (as net control) I wish the VOX to be active so that I
 can take advantage of VOX {to listen between words}.
 VOX when talking switches to listen during the brief pause between words,
 and as you breath the amp switches in milliseconds.

 You can hear very easily any station that you double with.


 I prefer software or K3 Config, but would buy something that would work as
 well as the built in VOX in the K3



 I do appreciate your ideas, that doesn't require wiring the foot pedal into
 the panel switch.









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Re: [Elecraft] Copper Sheetin g Suppliers?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I've not used them myself, but Grainger is usually recommended for
stuff like that...

http://www.grainger.com/category/copper-blanks-flats-bars-plates-and-sheet-stock/copper/raw-materials/ecatalog/N-c0w?bc=y

73,

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On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi all:

 I am recovering from a lightning event at W3BW on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
  I have lost 3 PolyPhaser 1S-RCT.  These units have become hard to find and
 incredibly more expenseive than in 1999 when my tower went up.  I have
 decided to try using an Array Solutions ASD-16SP which protects 16 lines.

 All of that is a lead-in to my question.  The mounting approach for the
 AS-16SP is different from that for the PolyPhasers.  i need to find some
 thick copper sheet that I can bend to fabricate the mounting I need.

 Can anyone recommend a supplier for copper sheet --- maybe 1/8 to 3/16
 thick --- and available in sizes of about 1ft. by 4 or bigger?

 Thanks.  BTW, The PolyPhasers protected all my remote relay lines --- those
 relays are cheap and in the base of the tower.  I did not get the same
 protection for the rotor lines --- lost my Orion rotor --- expensive and at
 the top of the tower.  Oh well

 73 de Brian W3BW


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Re: [Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for A K3 remote to work well?

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On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 12:13 PM, AG0N-3055 mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote:

 Hint: Don't turn knobs like audio or power fast.  Each pulse from the knob
 is sent as a UDP packet...

 I'm late to join this thread, but was curious so read a couple before
 deleting.  What I bring up below may have been discussed before.

 I'm not much of a network person, but I believe UDP packets are tossed
 out with no error correction at all (like unproto X25 packet).  Having
 lived in a packet loss environment for a long time (years) and running
 IRLP, I can tell you that when a packet it lost, it is lost.  The
 command, audio, whatever, will be lost and have to be repeated in order
 to get it through.  As I said, this may have been discussed before and
 I'm sorry for any repetition it brings.  It also causes pretty bad holes
 in the audio if it is sent UDP.

The flip-side is that use of a reliable protocol, such as TCP, which
detects and retransmits dropped packets, causes increasing latency
over time (the more packets get retransmitted, the further behind
real time you get). For something like a real time audio stream,
it generally better to just accept the packet-loss. The problem of
increasing latency can affect UDP too - some types of unreliable links
cause a sequence of packets to get queued, then all transmitted in a
burst. This causes a gap in the stream, followed by that increased
latency as all of the packets received in the burst, and any
thereafter, need to get played sequentially. Buffering can help to
smooth this out, but the more you buffer, the greater your baseline
latency, which is a big deal for remote operation - e.g. tuning around
the band, looking for CW signals with a narrow filter engaged - if
there's any significant latency, you've already tuned past the signal
before you hear it. It's a tricky problem area. My personal software
solution uses UDP and a moderately-sized buffer, and when the buffer
builds up to a point where the latency is more than I like, I click a
button to dump the contents of the buffer, and return me to
low-latency.

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KRC2 for controlling 12VDC

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On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Rich rwnewbo...@comcast.net wrote:
 I have pretty much done an thorough search on this topic and have concluded
 it cannot be done, but I thought I would throw it out here anyway.

 I believe that the outputs on the KRC2 on strictly controlled by band
 information which it receives.  I was wondering if there was a way to send
 RX antenna status to the KRC2 which would close an output to send 12VDC to
 my active RX antenna and another to activate 12VDC to the preamp for the RX
 ant when I chose.

 My thought was along the lines of the DVK messages which can be activated
 via the keyboard when using Writelog or other contest programs.  I was
 hoping to send a command via the keyboard to activate the RX ant on the K3
 and at the same time send the required 12vdc to the RX antenna via an output
 on the KRC2 and the same for the preamp if I want it on/off.

Theoretically, the K3 could convey RX ANT status to the KRC2 over
AUXBUS, and the KRC2 could drive some outputs based on that, but
(AFAIK) that is not implemented in either firmware.

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 60-Meter Dial Display Frequencies

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sun, Jun 22, 2014 at 2:43 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
 You did not specify the mode, but I can answer for any mode.

Actually he specified USB and CW (twice)


 For SSB, take the FCC specified center frequencies, and subtract 1.5 kHz for
 the USB carrier frequency.
 For CW and narrowband data modes, the Elecraft display will be at the
 specified center frequencies.

 For SSB, the K2, K3 and KX3 display the suppressed carrier frequency, and
 the regulations require that the USB signal be centered on the channel -
 subtracting 1.5 kHz will provide that centering.
 For CW and soundcard data modes, Elecraft gear displays the transmit carrier
 frequency, and that should be the channel center.

Err, no - (at least on the K3) in DATA A submode, which would
typically be used for soundcard data modes, the dial frequency is that
of the suppressed carrier for USB (or LSB, if REV is selected), so one
method would be to use the USB dial frequency (channel center minus
1500Hz) and use (only) a 1500Hz offset (on the waterfall) in the
digital mode software.

Only for the sub-modes ending with 'D' would it be appropriate to use
the channel center frequency. Actually for FSK, the dial will show the
mark frequency, so to be completely centered in the channel, you
probably should offset by half of the shift (e.g. 85Hz), but I doubt
you'd get cited for being 85Hz off.

Anyway, to answer the original question; the channel frequencies for
CW and USB are listed at:

http://www.arrl.org/news/new-60-meter-privileges-now-in-effect

and should be used exactly as listed there for CW and USB modes on the K3.

73,

~iain / N6ML




 On 6/22/2014 5:32 PM, Bob Myers wrote:

 To our K3 60-Meter Operators…

 Can someone please give me a list of dial display frequencies used with a
 K3 for USB and CW on 60 Meters, all five Channels?

 I’ve seen much of the boilerplate information around talking about carrier
 vs dial frequency but some of it is conflicting.

 So, I was hoping an active K3 60-Meter operator using both USB and CW can
 tell me what his/her K3 dial displays for frequency when one is dead on the
 right frequency for each Channel and Mode (USB  CW).



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Re: [Elecraft] broken receiver, I suspect

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Jeff,

Do you have the KXV3 (transverter interface) installed? If so, remove
it, and put back the jumper that would have been removed when it was
installed (I think there's just one jumper, but check the installation
manual). There's a PIN diode on there that will blow if it sees more
than about 2W. If you don't have the KXV3, there's another PIN diode
on the main RF board that can be vulnerable. I'll forward you an email
from support when this happened to me a while ago 

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Jeff Stai wk6i.j...@gmail.com wrote:
 On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 2:53 PM, Lyle Johnson kk7p4...@gmail.com wrote:

 Is the sensitivity problem only on 12 m?


 No, it appears to be on all bands, though I have not checked all bands. I
 later experienced the same thing on 17m, and in the lab I tried it on all 3
 bands available on the XG2.



 Is Tx normal on 12 m or did it degrade as well?


 As far as I know TX is normal. I didn't get any reports of bad TX signal,
 just that many stations were calling and I wasn't hearing them.

 Thanks! - jeff wk6i

 ps: I should have said I hope they are all partying in Dayton...



 Lyle KK7P



  On the last day of the operation I was calling CQ on 12m and getting no
 response. Turns out everyone was calling me but I was hearing almost
 nothing.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 AF Gain

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On Sat, May 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote:
 Can't remember ever seeing this on the list:

 My AF Gain control has lost its stop. :-)  It will go all the way around in
 either direction.  There is a barely perceptible hesitation where the stop
 was, and the control still controls the AF gain, however the loudness I like
 it at moves around if I adjust it.

Seems like a stupid question, but I have to ask  are you sure it's
not just that the knob is loose?

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 not responding to K3

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 9:11 PM, Ben Collins-Sussman
suss...@red-bean.com wrote:
 Hello friends,

 I've been using my tiny KX3 with a KPA500 and KAT500 for many months now.
  The KX3 only puts out 12 watts, but the KPA500 translates it successfully
 into about 200W.  The KPA500 and KAT500 have been connected via the
 official DB15 cable sold by Elecraft, and the KX3 triggers the amp via RCA
 cable into the amp's PA-key connector.

 Fast-forward to today:  I just received a K3, and I'm really excited to see
 the K3, KPA500, and KAT500 all just work together magically.  Except
 they're not.

 I've connected everything exactly as shown in the KAT500 manual:

- K3's ACC port is connected to the tuner's XCVR port, via the official
KPAK3AUX cable.
- The tuner's AMP port is connected to the amp's AUX port, via the
official E850463 cable.

 I'm definitely able to use the K3 and tuner together when the amp is off.
  But when I turn on the amp, there appears to be no communication between
 amp and K3.

- The amp doesn't notice when I change bands on the K3.
- The amp won't let me change bands at all, even when I push its band
buttons!
- When I put the amp into OPER and transmit 15 or 20W from the K3, the
amp doesn't appear to key and amplify.  It just shows the exact 20W as
passing through (on it's 'power' display.)

 I've verified that the amp's RADIO option is set to 'K3'.

 Does anyone have any ideas?

What happens if you connect the K3 directly to the KPA500 (i.e. remove
the KAT500 from the picture, temporarily) ? If they still don't
cooperate, try the other cable

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Loving the K3/0 Mini, but some questions...

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On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 5:44 AM, Gerry Hull ge...@w1ve.com wrote:
 I received my K3/0 Mini Thursday night.  I had it up and running very
 quickly.
 Of course, I love it!

 Just a few questions for Elecraft or anyone else who is using one:

I'm neither, but


 1 - What is the RJ connector on the bottom edge for?  I don't see it
 documented in the manual.

I'd guess (but could be wrong) that it's the same as the regular K3
front panel - i.e. for factory use only.


 2 - Are the left-side 3.5mm and 8-pin Mic connectors enabled by default?

Dunno ;)


 3 - The sidetone on CW is generated by the RRC unit, so it might be a
 question for them -- is there a way to adjust the pitch?  Mine is at about
 750 Hz, way too high for me.

There should be a Side tone hz setting on the Keyer settings page
of the RRC web interface.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] MIC Bias has no effect

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On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 9:27 AM, d...@lightstream.net
d...@lightstream.net wrote:
 I'm connecting a Yamaha CM500 headset to the KX3, and find that the
 microphone works properly regardless of the MIC BIAS setting (MIC BTN is
 set to OFF).

 As I recall, the few times I used the CM500 w/ the K3, the MIC BIAS had to
 be ON or the microphone produced no output.

 Any idea why the MIC BIAS setting doesn't seem to matter w/ the KX3?

I measure 2.36V on the ring of my KX3's MIC connector, even when MIC
BTN is off. The CM500 is designed for use with PC sound cards, where
(at least sometimes) the bias is delivered on the ring instead of the
tip. I actually find that the CM500 audio is hotter when bias is
turned OFF in the KX3.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Line Out Jack

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Josh Fiden j...@voodoolab.com wrote:
 My recollection is that 3.5mm and 1/8 have always been used
 interchangeably. I believe (guess) the discrepancy is simply that the plug
 originated as 3.5mm and 1/8 is the closest fractional inch (9/64 is
 unsatisfying).

Wikipedia (which knows everything, right?) seems to concur...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_connector_(audio)

73,

~iain / N6ML




On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Josh Fiden j...@voodoolab.com wrote:
 I'm curious about this. If anyone has reference to an actual 1/8 connector,
 please forward off list. I don't recall them ever being anything but 3.5mm.
 My recollection is that 3.5mm and 1/8 have always been used
 interchangeably. I believe (guess) the discrepancy is simply that the plug
 originated as 3.5mm and 1/8 is the closest fractional inch (9/64 is
 unsatisfying).

 Checking specifications from one reputable manufacturer calls out sleeve
 diameter of 3.5+/-0.05mm for the plug and 3.6mm for the entrance of the
 jack. As with so many things, I'm sure there's no difficulty finding poorly
 designed/manufactured Asian parts that deviate.

 There's no such issue with 1/4 phone connectors. They are called out either
 as 6.35mm or 6.3mm, which is quite accurate because they originated as the
 fractional inch dimension.

 73,
 Josh W6XU


 On 4/7/2014 7:11 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

 3.5mm and 1/8 inch are now the same thing - one place calls them 3.5mm
 while others use the 1/8 inch designation for the same thing.

 Yes, it was not always so, but that was well before stereo plugs and jacks
 came into existence.
 The big issue now is manufacturing tolerances that might mean some jack
 and plug combinations are tight while other combinations may appear to be
 sloppy.

 1/4 inch plugs and jacks are more tolerant of sloppy tolerances i.e +/-
 0.01 mm compared to 3.5mm is much greater than +/- 0.01 mm compared to 7 mm
 (or is it 8mm?).
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Re: [Elecraft] Help! I have bricked my K3.

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Are you using a USB/Serial adapter? If you have another one of a
different type, or a real COM port, you might try them instead

73/GL,

~iain / N6ML


On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 2:17 PM, Bill Coleman aa...@arrl.net wrote:
 I noticed this weekend that Elecraft had updated the firmware (not beta) back 
 in February. So, today, I thought I would try to update mine.

 However, it fails during the FPF load EVERY TIME:

 17:12:09 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS-232 38400 bps.
 17:12:09 New firmware is available for your K3
 17:12:17 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load.
 17:12:17 OS X Revision 10.9.2
 17:12:21 Sending firmware file hmcu0483b.hex to MCU
 17:13:49 Loaded MCU firmware revision 04.83
 K3 responded with revision 04.83
 17:13:49 MCU firmware load is complete
 17:13:50 Erasing Flash Memory
 17:13:54 Sending firmware file hfpf0115.hex to FPF
 17:14:16 Send FPF firmware failed at load addresst 43
 17:14:19 FPF firmware load failed
 17:14:21 K3 MCU revision 04.83. RS-232 speed 38400 bps.
 17:14:21 Ready

 As you can see, the MCU load works. However, once it gets to the Sending 
 firmware file hfpf0115.hex to FPF, it never makes any progress, and appears 
 to time out after about 30 seconds.

 I've tried power cycling, and I must I have tried it a dozen times over.

 I would really like to be able to use my K3!! I've never had trouble with 
 firmware updates before, and I've never even tried the beta firmware.

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Re: [Elecraft] N1MM/K3/KX3 Programming

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 7:40 PM, Doug Ellmore Sr. d...@ellmore.net wrote:
 Through N1MM and K3 software commands, I am able to send keying messages of
 specific text from n1mm to the K3.  In order to pass variables, such as the
 other station and serial number, I need help to figure that out.

 winkeyer command example to send cq from N1MM:

 F1 RUN CQ,*cq {CQ MYCALL} {MYCALL} TEST*
 K3 Command sent to K3 on com1 from N1MM:

 F1 Run CQ,* {CATA1ASC ky cq na1dx na1dx test;}*
 What I need to do is send the variable {TX} which is the station to work

(in addition to Rich's comments:)

{TX} is not a variable, and has nothing to do with the station you're
working - rather it is a macro symbol that asserts PTT to the
transceiver. It is not necessary to assert PTT to the K3 utilise the
KY command.

http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php?page=Macrosstructure=N1MM+Logger+Documentation

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K3/0-Mini Remote Front Panel

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 6:03 PM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote:
 Is it possible to use the new K3/0 Mini on a cable of several feet in length
 to connect directly to my desk positioned K3 (allowing the front panel to be
 moved around my operating desk - similar to the removable faceplates found
 on several popular imported rigs)?

It's not clear if the K3/0-Mini has RS232 or not. It appears to
connect to the RRC box with TTL, so maybe you'd have to build a
TTL-to-RS232 converter (shouldn't be difficult).

The next assumption would be that the firmware on the K3/0-Mini
operates the same as on the K3/0, in that you can invoke the remote
protocol by holding MENU until you see TERM.

With the above assumptions, you should be able to get front-panel
controls, but you would not get remote audio or keying - that'd have
to be handled separately (if needed).

It'd be interesting to see a pin-out for the 15-pin connector on the
back of the K3/0-Mini.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K3/0-Mini Remote Front Panel

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On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 3:11 PM, Oliver Dröse dro...@necg.de wrote:

 The next assumption would be that the firmware on the K3/0-Mini operates
 the same as on the K3/0, in that you can invoke the remote protocol by
 holding MENU until you see TERM.


 I suppose that's not needed (you do not need to do it on the regular K3/0
 afaik, it knows it's a remote head).

Even if you use it without RRC's? I believe that the RRC senses when
the K3/0 is powered on, and it is the RRC that initiates the remote
protocol, not the K3/0 but I don't have a K3/0 (either) to verify
that assertion with.


 With the above assumptions, you should be able to get front-panel
 controls, but you would not get remote audio or keying - that'd have to be
 handled separately (if needed).


 Certainly wrong. Otherwise it would not work with the RemoteRig boxes, too,
 as you connect CW key or paddle as well as mic directly to the K3/0 mini.
 ;-) Audio is transferred from the mini's 15 pin socket to the RRC's AUX/MIC
 socket and speaker port. CW is routed to the I/O socket. So yes, ALL needed
 signals must be available on the 15 pin socket. ;-) See
 http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/images/RRMINI%20Control%20Cabling.jpg

I was just saying that connecting only the serial part would not be
sufficient for audio and keying to work - additional cabling (*at
least*) would be required for that.

For CW keying with a paddle, I believe that the keyer in the RRC is
used - NOT the keyer in the K3/0... so I'm not sure how you would do
remote paddle CW without the RRC. AFAIK, there is NOT code in the K3
firmware to accept paddle input and relay it over the serial
connection to the remote K3.


 Not sure about RS-232 vs. TTL here, too. Let's see if Elecraft shines in.
 But what's sure if you want to use the K3/0 mini locally, i.e. without the
 RRC's, you'll have to make your own breakout cable to connect to a local K3.

I've since heard a rumour that such a cable may become available from
Elecraft in the future ;)

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Hi Poul-Erik,

I observed the problem, then explored the cause. I assure you it is
real (or was at the time). Here's an attempt at depicting the problem
graphically:

https://plus.google.com/photos/103976355713671908425/albums/5988823147749984001?authkey=CNj2yKKlvoifXw

I don't see any way around this other than perhaps to introduce a
delay before sending the first character - the delay would need to be
the difference in length between the first character and the
longest-possible subsequent character (some prosign, I suppose - or
perhaps a zero), since we don't know what (or how long) that character
is until the operator has finished keying it.

Setting the client to a significantly higher speed than the server
doesn't seem practical, and still doesn't really solve the problem -
the difference in speed would have to be huge to make a zero no longer
than an 'E'!

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Sun, Mar 9, 2014 at 5:09 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA)
p...@telepost.gl wrote:
 Iain
 It is true that the WK in remote configuration does decode the padle input 
 and hence cannot send a character before it is finished. But this does NOT 
 lead to what you mention. There is absolutely no problem in sending N6ML at 
 any speed on a Server/Client set up. What You may have run into is the 
 situation where the Client WK has been set to a too low speed - that will 
 introduce some embarassing space insertion.

 When adjusting the speed (on the Client window) you adjust the speed by which 
 you key the Server WK (and the TX). The Client WK automatically is set to a 
 slightly higher speed (call it the default speed). I have checked this at 
 various speeds. Sending the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog the 
 Server WK will just finish the word lazy when you have finished the whole 
 sentence. It is the case at speed 15 wpm and it is the case at 30 wpm.

 You can set the Client WK at any higher speed than the default (using the 
 Client WK potentiometer) and in this way key more ahead of the Server WK, but 
 this only advisable if you know you will not be break'ed. Setting the Server 
 WK at 15 wpm I can finish the sentence when the Server just finished the word 
 Fox. The Server WK keeps on with jumped over the lazy dog while I sit back 
 and enjoy. However if you force the Client key to a speed below the default 
 speed you will get exactly what you describe.

 You are right that Remoterig does it in a different way and that one can use 
 any keyer. This may well be a good reason to use that (more expensive) 
 solution. I have heard many Remoterig signals and many of them produce 
 strange effects, maybe when there are packet loss on the IP. I dont know if 
 WK server Client setup would be any better in that situation - but I do think 
 so. The WK solution will only output valid characters - or nothing.

 Just to be clear: I have no interest whatsoever in the Winkeyer product - 
 despite it may seem so :-)

 73 de OZ4UN
 Poul-Erik

 Sendt fra min iPad

 Den 08/03/2014 kl. 17.44 skrev iain macdonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org:

 The problem I had with the WKremote solution is that it sends a letter
 at a time. It has to wait for you to key a complete letter before it
 sends it over the network to the remote site. This results in strange
 spacing - it takes longer to key in a '6' than it does to send a 'N',
 so, e.g., my callsign comes out as N space 6ML.

 I believe that the RemoteRig solution sends individual elements (dits
 and dahs), not complete letters, over the network to avoid this
 problem.

 I had a problem with my remote WinKeyer a while back. Intermittently,
 CW would come out warbly (almost like RF getting into the keying
 line, but it wasn't that). When the weather got really cold (by W6
 standards - i.e. below 40F:), it'd fail completely first thing in the
 morning, until I turned the K3 on and let things warm up for a while
 (the WinKeyer sits on top of the K3). I was worried that it was
 something inside the K3 that was failing, but after I replaced both
 the WinKeyer and the cable connecting it to the K3, it's been 100%
 fine since. I still don't know if it was the WinKeyer or the cable
 that was causing the problem, but didn't want to have to make a second
 trip in those frigid temps :)

 73,

~iain / N6ML



 On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 7:01 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA)
 p...@telepost.gl wrote:
 Hi David
 If you mean how to set-up the Winkey Server/Client there is a very well 
 written document available on K1EL website:
 http://k1el.tripod.com/WKremote.html
 It is indeed very easy and simple to set up if you follow that document. It 
 did not take me many minutes before I had adjusted to operating RC CW that 
 way: you have a small latency from the WK when using two linked WKs. But it 
 is really not a problem in my view. I have used CW for over 50 years. For 
 very fast QSK QSOs, though,  I think you would not like it. For standard 
 bk-type QSOs its indeed useable - even when through an internet

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

The problem I had with the WKremote solution is that it sends a letter
at a time. It has to wait for you to key a complete letter before it
sends it over the network to the remote site. This results in strange
spacing - it takes longer to key in a '6' than it does to send a 'N',
so, e.g., my callsign comes out as N space 6ML.

I believe that the RemoteRig solution sends individual elements (dits
and dahs), not complete letters, over the network to avoid this
problem.

I had a problem with my remote WinKeyer a while back. Intermittently,
CW would come out warbly (almost like RF getting into the keying
line, but it wasn't that). When the weather got really cold (by W6
standards - i.e. below 40F:), it'd fail completely first thing in the
morning, until I turned the K3 on and let things warm up for a while
(the WinKeyer sits on top of the K3). I was worried that it was
something inside the K3 that was failing, but after I replaced both
the WinKeyer and the cable connecting it to the K3, it's been 100%
fine since. I still don't know if it was the WinKeyer or the cable
that was causing the problem, but didn't want to have to make a second
trip in those frigid temps :)

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 7:01 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA)
p...@telepost.gl wrote:
 Hi David
 If you mean how to set-up the Winkey Server/Client there is a very well 
 written document available on K1EL website:
 http://k1el.tripod.com/WKremote.html
 It is indeed very easy and simple to set up if you follow that document. It 
 did not take me many minutes before I had adjusted to operating RC CW that 
 way: you have a small latency from the WK when using two linked WKs. But it 
 is really not a problem in my view. I have used CW for over 50 years. For 
 very fast QSK QSOs, though,  I think you would not like it. For standard 
 bk-type QSOs its indeed useable - even when through an internet connection 
 with 200 msec ping-time.

 If you mean RC in general, there are many ways to do it. My low-cost solution 
 is just one.
 Anyone want to know more contact me off-list.

 73/OZ4UN
 Poul-Erik

 -Oprindelig meddelelse-
 Fra: David Cutter [mailto:d.cut...@ntlworld.com]
 Sendt: 8. marts 2014 11:22
 Til: Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA)
 Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Emne: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue

 What an astonishing idea!  I have hesitated to make a remote station because 
 of the latency problem, but this will encourage me to look further.  Do you 
 have a diagram of your set-up you could share?

 73

 David
 G3UNA

 - Original Message -
 From: Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) p...@telepost.gl
 To: d...@w3fpr.com
 Cc: Elecraft Email List elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2014 8:40 AM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue


 Jed, I would also suspect the cable (having had some problems with one
 myself).

 Not directly related: I have just tried connecting two winkeyers in
 Server/Client mode. It works great. I just came back from a short trip to
 OX and worked RC on internet with a 200 msec delay and it worked real
 nice. Used a WK-compatible keyer from G3ZLP at the Client end and an
 original Winkeyer in the shack at home. It is certainly an easy way to
 operate remotely using a paddle.

 OZ4UN/Poul-Erik

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Re: [Elecraft] Mic and headphone

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

The Plantronics headset is normally inserted in the cord between the
telephone and its handset, which does use all 4 wires, like this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RJ9_Handset_diagram.svg

Don't know about impedance/level-matching with the K3

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 5:13 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
 The complexity may involve sorting out the headphone connection from the mic
 while keeping feedback away.  Telephone uses only a single pair wire in all
 installations I am familiar with.  Yes, there are 4 wires in the typical
 phone jack and cable, but that will handle 2 lines.

 73,
 Don W3FPR


 On 3/4/2014 10:37 PM, N5AG wrote:

 Thanks Don.  I probably am worried about nothing.  I know some others
 using this setup on Kenwood and Flex.  Their's seemed a little more complex.
 That is the reason for the question.

 Allen Griffith



 On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 7:33 PM, Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft]
 ml-node+s365791n7585134...@n2.nabble.com wrote:
   Allen,

 Most modern audio output stages are low impedance sources, and there is
 no need to match impedances.
 Do you think about matching impedances when you plug something into a
 power mains wall receptacle?  Likely not, because the AC mains is a low
 impedance source and will deliver whatever the device needs. Your
 headphones are similar - with a low source impedance driver, you don't
 have to worry about it, just adjust the AF gain to a comfortable level.
 More power will be delivered to a low impedance device, but headphones
 do not require much power.

 The microphone is similar.  It is a relatively low impedance source, and
 it is operating into a relatively high impedance device (1k to 10k for
 modern transceivers) and the voltage produced is the important
 parameter.  Yes, high impedance microphones may not give the proper
 frequency response curve, but other than that, no impedance matching is
 normally required.  Modern microphones are in the range of 200 to 600
 ohms driving impedance.  I suspect yours is also in that range.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 On 3/4/2014 7:12 PM, N5AG wrote:

 Has anyone wired up a Plantronics CS50 Telephone headset system to the
 K3?
 The Plantronics CS50 system is composed of a base unit that transmits and
 receives in full duplex to a small headset that is worn and gives the
 capability to transmit and receive up to 300 feet.  The system uses 900
 mhz
 to communicate between the base and the headset.

 The base unit normally would plug in to a land line base telephone using
 the
 standard four wire (two pair) found in most home telephone installs. I
 need
 recommendations on wiring the Plantronics CS50 base unit to the back
 panel
 mic and phone connections with the standard four wire line from the
 Plantronics base.

 Does the K3 have the ability via menu selection to match impedances for
 the
 mic and audio hook up stated above or must the matching be done in the
 interface between the Plantronics base and the K3?


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Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT K3 - LAPTOP SINGLE RS232 PORT - WITH WRITELOG AND PROPOSED P3 OPERATION

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On Thu, Mar 6, 2014 at 3:18 PM, JOHN POWELL powell.j...@xtra.co.nz wrote:
 Presently I am running the above, primarily as the K3-Laptop-Wtitelog 
 operation, and wanting to interface the P3 into the station configuration. 
 The vexing question is how ?, hence this enquiry for a possible
 solution . Your thoughts will be greatly apreciated to relieve a somewhat 
 tired brain !!.

The P3 connects to the laptop's serial port, and the K3 connects to
the P3. This is covered on page 13 of the P3 Owner's Manual.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 digital mode

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 6:51 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@roadrunner.com wrote:
 If you're using external sound for your data modes, you should have
 the mode set to DATA A, not AFSK A.

AFSK A is the correct sub-mode for soundcard RTTY.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3--DATA mode--Passband/Shift Center Frequency

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On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 8:18 AM, Elliott Lawrence wa6...@roadrunner.com wrote:
 I want to change the center frequency of the passband/shift control.  It 
 presently shows *1.36.  I know it is changeable as I set it up to match a 
 RTTY program I was using when I first got the radio.

Use the PITCH control to change the RTTY tones to match your software
configuration.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Serial Connection Properties?

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On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 6:25 AM, Bob KD7YZ kd...@denstarfarm.us wrote:
 I seemed to have malconfigured the KAT500 Utility-to-KAT500 and can not
 find the correct settings for my COM5: Baud/Parity/Stop-Bits/Flow control

The KAT500 does not present any options for those. It attempts to
connect at 4 different baud rates. It should find your KAT500, so long
as you point to the correct COM port.

If you're looking at the [Port Settings] for the COM port in Device
Manager, those settings are not really relevant, since the application
(KAT500 Utility) can override them, but FWIW, mine are set to Bits per
second: 9600, Data bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop bits: 1 and Flow
control: None.


 Oh, I did make sure the USB-to-KAT500 is both connected as well as
 registered by the appropriate computer as present and selectable.

When you say present and selectable, you mean on the [Port] tab of
the KAT500 Utility? Are you sure you're selecting the correct COM
port? To be sure, disconnect/reconnect the USB cable (at the PC end)
whilst watching the Device Manager, as described in [KAT500 Utility
Help - Troubleshooting - Finding the Right COM Port]

Also check that the 1/8 plug at the KAT500 end is securely connected.
It's (too) easy to pull it out slightly and loose (sic) connection.

What happens when you select the correct COM port and click on [Test
Communications] on the [Port] tab of the KAT500 Utility?

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

These have caught my eye at my local Costco recently:

http://www.costco.com/Sony-MDR-10RDC-Premium-Noise-Canceling-Headphones.product.100083695.html

but I keep reminding myself that I have too many headsets already :)

The reviews seem decent. They probably don't have the same
construction quality as your MDR-V6's (guessing), but may be worth
checking out if you're a member, or know someone who is...

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote:
 I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones.

 I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not have noise
 cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery machine is severely limiting
 my radio operations.

 I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come so highly
 recommended on this group. If they're noise cancelling, I cannot find that
 information about them.

 I want something that will last. The MDR-V6's have lasted at least 10 years
 if not longer. I've only had to replace the earpads.

 I want something that *covers* my ear *not* something that sits *on* my ear.
 Those that sit *on* my ears are uncomfortable after a very short while.

 Merry Christmas and 73,

 Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I just read the second page of reviews, and there are a couple of
complaints about picking up FM broadcast radio stations. That may be a
bad sign! I have the old Heil ProSet QuietPhone (with the NC lump in
the cord), which was horribly susceptible to RFI. Something to look
out for on any model you choose. At least with the Costco one, you can
return it to the store if it doesn't work out...

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 8:17 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org wrote:
 These have caught my eye at my local Costco recently:

 http://www.costco.com/Sony-MDR-10RDC-Premium-Noise-Canceling-Headphones.product.100083695.html

 but I keep reminding myself that I have too many headsets already :)

 The reviews seem decent. They probably don't have the same
 construction quality as your MDR-V6's (guessing), but may be worth
 checking out if you're a member, or know someone who is...

 73,

 ~iain / N6ML



 On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote:
 I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones.

 I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not have noise
 cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery machine is severely limiting
 my radio operations.

 I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come so highly
 recommended on this group. If they're noise cancelling, I cannot find that
 information about them.

 I want something that will last. The MDR-V6's have lasted at least 10 years
 if not longer. I've only had to replace the earpads.

 I want something that *covers* my ear *not* something that sits *on* my ear.
 Those that sit *on* my ears are uncomfortable after a very short while.

 Merry Christmas and 73,

 Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

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On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Phil Kane k2...@kanafi.org wrote:
 On 12/26/2013 8:17 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:
 These have caught my eye at my local Costco recently:

 http://www.costco.com/Sony-MDR-10RDC-Premium-Noise-Canceling-Headphones.product.100083695.html

 but I keep reminding myself that I have too many headsets already :)

 Is it worth 180 bucks?

Maybe, if you operate in a noisy environment. The Bose QC15 that
others are raving about sells for ~$270 !

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: the actul IF QRG ?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Per the K3 and KX3 Programmer's Reference:

FI * (I.F. Center Frequency; GET only)
RSP format: Fi; where  represents the last 4 digits of the
K3’s present I.F. center frequency in Hz.
Example: If  = 5000, the I.F. center frequency is 8215000 Hz.
Intended for use with panadapters, which need
to keep track of the exact I.F. center frequency as filter bandwidths
and shifts are changed by the operator.

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 1:06 PM, KD7YZ Bob kd...@denstarfarm.us wrote:
 Howdy K3' people:

 I am playing with the SDR-IQ and a program called SDR-Radio.
 I previously thought that the K3 IF was 8.215mHz.

 However, today I ran K3-Utility and the Command Tester. I issued FI; and
 got back 6550 .. guessing that's a 6.550 megs.

 So I turned on 6m (internal not my XV500) and put the frequency to
 50.067, that of the WZ8D/b , a beacon.

 I set the SDR-Radio console QRG to this new IF and somewhere around
 6.499.094 I get a -80dbm CW ID of WZ8D.

 I could not find same beacon in the IF when the SDR-Radio QRG was set to
 rad the SDR-IQ box at 8.215

 so what's the real IF of my K3 when the K3-Util command FI; returns 6550?





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 73
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3 Remote] Audio Dropout switching SUB on/off

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 6:17 PM, Rick Tavan N6XI rta...@gmail.com wrote:
 Why does audio drop out upon switching SUB on or off until moving the
 respective AF gain control(s)? Can it be fixed?

It's a known issue ... at least known to Brandon, since he was already
familiar with it when I mentioned it a couple of months ago. A
workaround is to [try to remember to] leave the AF gain controls on
the remote K3 at your preferred positions, since actually the value
reverts to those values, not to zero.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RemoteRig

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Jim - KE8G k...@cox.net wrote:
 Hello All,
 I have a question for those of you who might be operating remotely.

 Currently, I have 2 K3s; one remote  the other at the control site.  I am a 
 100% CW guy and was wondering if someone has found a way to set the CW WPM 
 other than using the CW knob on the RemoteRig unit?  Is there something 
 within the RemoteRig software, that I just can't find?

 I really like the ability of the visual on the K3 when changing the WPM 
 speeds, that I miss not having it available to me.

If you're sending CW through the RemoteRig units, you're not using the
K3's internal keyer, so changing its speeed would be irrelevant (as
would the WPM displayed).

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Remote control problem question

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On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Jim - KE8G k...@cox.net wrote:
 Hello All,
 Well, Murphy raised his ugly head this weekend during the ARRL SSCW contest.

 I am operating remote and everything was working fine; the K3 radio, KTA500 
 tuner, and KPA500 amplifier.  I was monitoring things via the Elecraft 
 software for the tuner and amp.  I was on 80 meters and saw a HI SWR warning 
 come on the KPA500 software, but not on the KAT500 software.  I clicked the 
 Clear Error area and then received a Comm ERR.

 The KPA500 software seemed to freeze and the only thing I could do was 
 terminate the program.  I re-started the software and it gave me an error 
 message saying it could not make contact with the KPA500.  I closed all the 
 running programs on the remote PC, and then did a re-boot.  All is working 
 well except for the KPA500 software.  I keep getting an error message telling 
 me the KPA500 remote is not running and it can't find the amp.

 Any ideas that I can do via the Internet?

Unless you have a way to remotely cycle the AC supply to the KPA500,
you're SOL. I have a relay on the 220VAC supply going to mine, which
runs off the K3's ACC 12V output, so if I power-cycle the K3, the
KPA500 follows. It is necessary once in a while, when the firmware
hangs.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Using a PC headset with K3, connections reverse at rear MIC jack?

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On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 8:22 AM, MontyS mon...@mindspring.com wrote:
 The rear mic jack is a mono, not stereo, jack.  It will short the ring and
 sleeve together.

Pretty sure that's not true. I believe that the connector is a TRS
type, but the ring is not connected to anything. The schematic for the
KIO3 Audio IO Board shows this too.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 rfi problem and other curious behavior

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

If I understand the problem description properly, the VSWR was NOT
observed with the K3 running 100w, but WAS observed with the KPA500
making only 75w. That seems to suggest it's not the antenna. An
external SWR meter between the KPA500 and the antenna would be useful.

It may be meter calibration issue in the KPA500 - support should be
able to help with that.

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 1:56 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote:
 I will second Jack's observations.  When we remodeled and added the room
 that houses my radios, I had them put a 3 steel pipe from a 1' square
 utility box in the wall straight up the wall with a weatherhead on top.  The
 box opens into the shack under the desk and also into the carport.  I
 recently bought a GAP Titan for WARC use, and cleverly mounted it on the 3
 pipe sticking up from the roof.

 The bottom square 40m counterpoise is about 10 feet directly above my
 radios.  I can run the K2 @ 10W, and the K3 @ ~80W just fine.  Anything
 above that results in instantly high SWR indications, multiple flashing
 LED's and strange displays, and I'm probably sterile now. :-)

 I haven't done the common mode chokes yet, that *may* help some.  I don't
 know what effect having the coax in the steel pipe might have, but whatever
 it is, it isn't enough.

 Jim's [K9YC] RFI tutorial has some excellent quantitative data on ferrite
 cores ... which mixes to use, how many, etc.  The Titan is essentially a
 center-fed half-wave dipole.  The instructions warn you in bold CAPS to have
 the coax exit the bottom of the mast through a hole about 1/2 up, and NOT
 directly out the bottom.  I don't know why, but it's highly suggestive that
 the coax forms a part of the antenna system beyond just feeding power.

 73,

 Fred K6DGW
 - Northern California Contest Club
 - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
 - www.cqp.org


 On 10/25/2013 12:10 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:

 This is most likely an antenna problem. As my friend K9YC will
 testify, vertical antennas need a good current return path, which is
 usually a good radial system. Without it the return current will be
 carried wherever it can, which usually winds up being on the outer
 edge of the coax cable shield. This will in turn come back to the
 amplifier and be indicated as a high SWR. It is real, and a problem.


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Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Fan Control from KPA500 Utility?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Hi Chuck,

You could use the Command Tester tab, and enter a command like
^FC5; (without the quotes).

If seems like a valid RFE for the KPA Utility, to add a user-friendly
control for this. Maybe contact support and suggest it or maybe
K6KR is listening...

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 9:56 AM, W5UXH chuck.broadw...@gmail.com wrote:
 I have not found a way to change the minimum fan speed from the utility.  Am
 I overlooking it?

 I find that when in a qso, if the fan control is set to NOR, then sometimes
 the fan kicks up really high, I can tell it is at least up to level 5.  If I
 have it set to level 3, then it sometimes kicks up to level 4, never to
 level 5.

 Most of the time, I like to have it set to NOR (OFF) when idling or in short
 qsos but in a long qso I like to have the fan *not* run above level 4.

 I have been controlling it manually with the menu buttons which of course is
 not too difficult, but being lazy I would like to have fewer steps.  Using
 the menu buttons it is about 11 steps to go from NOR to level 3, some
 requiring HOLD and some PRESS.  Not a big deal, but if the utility had
 simple mouse clicks to jump up to level 3 and then back to NOR it would be a
 lot fewer steps.

 Something similar to the band selection menu in the utility would really be
 nice.

 Chuck, W5UXH
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Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500} Extra lockwasher in kit?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 12:00 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote:
 On 9/29/2013 8:52 PM, Jim N7US wrote:

 Ron,

 I think you're referring to the KPA500, not the KAT500.  I'm sorry to have
 confused you.

 The KAT500 has only one on the parts list.


 I've had a couple of extras in nearly all the Elecraft kits I've built, I
 think they do it on purpose with the very small hardware items ... easy to
 lose one.

But there's ONLY ONE in the entire kit, as the OP stated (above).
Presumably it has go to somewhere... but from a scan of the assembly
instructions, I can't find it either.

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500

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On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 3:20 AM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote:
 Am I correct that the K3, KAT500, and KPA500 operates seemlessly when
 operating SSB and you QSY? Specifically, is any operator intervention
 (button pushing or tuning) need for QSY from the upper part of the band to
 the lower part of the band (ie: 3975 QSK to 3655). Can I just pick the mic
 and talk? Or, is some manual action required for the change?

With firmware 1.20 or newer, the KAT500 will (unless you configure it
not to) automatically perform memory recall tunes as you move around
within a band - i.e. when it detects a frequency change, it will
recall the memory closest to the new frequency.

In AUTO mode, it will also initiate full tuning if necessary, based on
VSWR measured above the configured threshold. In MAN mode, it will not
initiate tuning based on VSWR. This is explained in mode detail in the
KAT500 Utility help.

Full tuning will require a key-down signal - SSB won't do it - so, as
Gary suggests, teaching it about various segments within each band
(especially 80m) will help with smooth operation as you QSY around.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3: Is Width of Notch-Filter adjustable in somereasonable amount?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

One correction - data is not permitted on the 75m band, which is
defined as 3.600-4.000MHz, only on the 80m band, which is
3.500-3.600MHz.

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 8:51 PM, Rick Bates happymooseph...@gmail.com wrote:
 In the US, the entire band is available for data on 160, 80/75 and 30
 meters. CW is allowed anywhere that the control operator has privileges.
 97.305(c)

 http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfrSID=336ab7469b61ecbfa15086dbf1bf
 2c59rgn=div5view=textnode=47:5.0.1.1.6idno=47#47:5.0.1.1.6.4.157.1

 And now I'm sure our non-US friends are bored with this thread.

 Rick wa6nhc

 -Original Message-
 From: Bill Frantz

 For most HF bands, digital is only legal in the lower part
 of the bands -- AKA the CW portion.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Bill,

What firmware versions do you have on the KAT500 and KPA500? Both have
had fixes implemented to make this sort of operation more smooth.

Also confirm that you have the AUX (HD15) cabling in place between the
K3-KAT500-KPA500 (and no direct RCA keying line between the K3 and
KPA500) ?

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 7:11 AM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote:
 The reason I asked the original question is my experience with the KPA500
 and KAT500:

 KPA500 in the OPER mode.
 KAT500 in AUTO (solid on).
 K3 set to 25 Watts when running with the amp.
 Everything has been well checked over for errors in installation and setup.

 When I QSY between 3970 from 3755 and start talking on LSB - the KPA500 and
 the KAT500 both go wild. The tuner does not appear to remember that both
 frequencies have been memorized or is very slow (several seconds) to make
 the determination. The tuner will click (relay noise) and the amp will show
 RED FAULT (REFL HI) and go to STBY.

 Using the above frequencies, when I press the XMIT/TUNE button I get an
 immediate RED FAULT (REFL HI) however, the unit does not go into STDY. If
 the XMIT is kept on, the RED FAULT will switch off after about 3 or 4
 seconds and normal amp output power is noted. I can then talk and all is
 fine.

 If this is how the combo is supposed to act, so be it - however, it isn't
 what I expected. When I purchased the KAT500 and KPA 500, I was under the
 impression it would follow me around the bands seamlessly, with only the VFO
 touched for QSY

 The amp and tuner were factory built - so no chance of errors there. What am
 I missing? Or, is this how it is designed and is actually working
 properly?

 Thanks,

 Bill W2BLC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500

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I think you should be able to get better results. If you're repeatedly
QSYing to a particular band segment, and experiencing full tunes and
KPA500 faults, something is not right. You might try contacting
support - there is detailed diagnostic tracing that can be engaged for
situations like this, if you can reproduce the problem

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 7:45 AM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote:
 That is what I was looking for - I am not alone and perhaps it is just how
 things work on the combo.

 If that is how things are, that is fine - still beats using a manual tuner
 and old tube amp!


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Re: [Elecraft] help needed with Linux utils for K3, P3, KAT500 and XG3

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Hi Sam,

This is most likely because you're running 64-bit Linux and the k3util
is a 32-bit app. You will need to install a bunch of 32-bit libraries
to get it to work. I reproduced the problem on Fedora 18 64-bit, and
got the k3util to work after installing several 32-bit RPMs. On Mint,
it *may* be as simple as 'sudo apt-get install ia32-libs'. If that
doesn't do it, try this:

ldd '/home/sam/elecraft/k3util_1_13_6_17/k3util
Libs/RBGUIFramework.so' | grep 'not found'

to see what you're missing...

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 10:57 AM, Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote:
 I have just installed Linux Mint 15. I use to run Linux years ago, but have
 forgotten most all I ever _thought_ I knew.

 I have unpacked the K3UtilityLINUX_1_13_6_17.tgz and placed it in a folder
 in my ~/ directory. But when trying to run the k3util executable,
 I get errors that I am clueless as to how to fix them.

 sam@AMD4 ~/elecraft/k3util_1_13_6_17 $ ./k3util
 Failed to find/load Framework library
 /home/sam/elecraft/k3util_1_13_6_17/./RBGUIFramework.so: cannot open shared
 object file: No such file or directory


 sam@AMD4 ~/elecraft/k3util_1_13_6_17 $ ls -a
 .  ..  .directory  Help  k3util  k3util Libs


 sam@AMD4 ~/elecraft/k3util_1_13_6_17/k3util Libs $ ls -a
 .  ..  libRBAppearancePak.so  libRBBrowser.so  libRBRegEx.so libRBShell.so
 libRBXML.so  RBGUIFramework.so  SSLSocket.so



 I'm guessing that means a path needs to be added, but before I fubar my
 system, I thought it best to ask for help and guidance on the 'correct'
 location and way to do this.

 sam@AMD4 / $ echo $PATH
 /usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/games:/usr/local/games



 I doubt this topic is of interest to the 'list' in general, so I'm open to
 on/off list help from any penguinestas out there in elecraft land.

 tia

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Re: [Elecraft] Made a DB15 cable to connect K3 + KAT500, but now Amp is disabled

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Hi Steve,

If you still have *both* RCA cables in place, I can't see how your new
ACC cable could be prevent keying of your SB-220. If you remove your
new cable, does keying work? Check that those RCA cables really are
still intact. Also check that the KAT500 is not interrupting keying
due to excessive VSWR.

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:25 AM, zl2ke zl2ke.st...@gmail.com wrote:
 I had to make a DB15 cable since my K3 is side-by-side to the KAT500,
 so the Elecraft cable that I ordered is too short (the DB15-Y cable is the
 only one available and it is for a K3 on top of a KAT500).

 However now my SB-220 Amplifier is no longer activated and does not 'fire
 up' when the K3 transmits. All was OK before I connected the cable that I
 made today, that is, the K3 and KAT500 did trip the linear amp's relay.

 The cable that I made today does connect the K3 and KAT500 properly,
 so that when I change bands on the K3 the KAT500 changes bands
 (and remembers the correct setting for each band so that no tuning is
 needed).

 Page 9 of the KAT500 manual shows the 10 Connector Pins to be used (leaving
 5 pins unused),
 however I did not connect Pin #15 because the notation states ALC (Not
 normally used...).
 This means that I have made a cable of 9 wires.

 It is my understanding that pin #10 is the Key LIne from the K3,
 which should trigger the relay in my SB220 amp (via the KAT500).

 There is an RCA-RCA cable from the K3's Key Out to the KAT500,
 and another RCA-RCA cable from the SB220 to the KAT500.
 This is the same configuration that I had prior to the new cable that I made
 today,
 and as I have said, the SB220 did fire up OK when the K3 transmitted.

 I took care in making and testing the cable, so I am sure of the continuity
 of each wire.

 There must be something that I have not done.
 How can I get my K3 to once again trigger the SB220 amp?

 Thanks,  Steve  ZL2KE



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Re: [Elecraft] Made a DB15 cable to connect K3 + KAT500, but now Amp is disabled

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On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM, zl2ke zl2ke.st...@gmail.com wrote:
  If you remove your new cable, does keying work? 

 Thanks for the reply Iain.
 I just removed my cable from the K3's ACC socket and the amp works.
 (The cable/DB15 plug is still attached to the KAT500.)

 So what does this mean, and what to do now?

That seems to suggest that your custom cable is defective - maybe it's
shorting the keying line (pin 10) to something else and interfering
with the K3's key output.

Just to be sure  you have *both* RCA cables in place through all
of these scenarios, right?

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Made a DB15 cable to connect K3 + KAT500, but now Amp is disabled

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:37 PM, zl2ke zl2ke.st...@gmail.com wrote:
 On 30/08/2013 9:21 a.m., Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2 [via Elecraft] wrote:

 That seems to suggest that your custom cable is defective - maybe it's
 shorting the keying line (pin 10) to something else and interfering
 with the K3's key output.

 The cable is not defective - I checked continuity carefully.

If two pins are shorted together (solder bridge), a pin-for-pin
continuity test would not reveal it.


 Just to be sure  you have *both* RCA cables in place through all
 of these scenarios, right?
 Yes, both RCA cables are in place, as before I made the new cable.

If that's the case, and it stops working when you connect your custom
cable (and don't change anything else), there has to be something
wrong with the custom cable. I suppose it's remotely possible that
there's a defect in the KAT500 that's shorting the keying line to
something, but that seems much less likely than a problem in the
cable.

You could actually just remove pin 10 from your custom cable entirely.
You don't need it, since you're leaving the RCA cables in place.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Made a DB15 cable to connect K3 + KAT500, but now Amp is disabled

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

It really shouldn't be necessary to remove pin 10 - it should get as
far as the relay in the KAT500, and be left dangling there (not
connected to anything else). It really shouldn't do any harm. I still
think it may be shorted to something else, or there's some other
factor at play here that we haven't thought of yet. It would be
interesting to see if removing pin 10 does solve the problem, but I'd
still wonder why

73,

~iain / N6ML


On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 5:46 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
 Steve,

 Dick's solution will work, but removing the conductor on pin 10 if your
 cable is an easier solution.

 What Dick is saying is that you are using both the pin 10 connection and the
 RCA cable PTT connection between the K3 and the KAT500.  I believe your
 problem results from attempting to use both.  Since the cable pin 10 will
 not activate the RCA cable between the KAT500 and your amplifier, removing
 the pin 10 signal from your cable seems to be the only reasonable
 alternative.

 73,
 Don W3FPR


 On 8/29/2013 6:01 PM, zl2ke wrote:

 There seems to be two possible solutions for my amp-disabled problem:

 1.  Remove the wire to pin #10 from my homebrew cable, and still use the
   RCA cable from the KAT500 to the SB220 amp.

 2.  Make a new cable from the SB220 to the 15 socket on the back of
   the KAT500 marked AMP, using pin #10 for the centre conductor of
 the
   RCA cable and pin #5 to the shield/ground of the RCA cable.
   (Suggested by Dick K6KR.)

 Iain, your suggestion of removing the wire to pin #10 is the easiest
 option
 for me,
 but I will wait a bit to see what others say

 73,  Steve   ZL2KE



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Re: [Elecraft] Made a DB15 cable to connect K3 + KAT500, but now Amp is disabled

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Very interesting. My understanding of the purpose of the key line
interrupter was to prevent the keying path through the AUX cabling
from reaching the KPA500 when a separate RCA cable path is used which
passes through some external device that also wants to interrupt
keying (such as an external power meter with am protection). If the
AUX pin 10 was left connected, the amp would still be keyed through
that path even if the external device breaks the RCA path.

There must be something more active than relay poles connected to pin
10 in the KAT500 for it to affect the K3 that way. It seems we don't
have schematics for the KAT500, so can only guess

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 7:24 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
 Iain,

 Your logic is impeccable, but somehow the KAT500 senses the connection of
 the K3 KeyoutLP signal through the cable pin 10 and attempts to use that
 signal (and ignors the RCA cable PTT).  I do not have the details, but this
 has been reported before - one cannot use both the cable with pin 10
 connected and the RCA cable together.  That is what the Key interrupter
 accomplishes.
 The instructions in the KPA100 manual are correct, (but lack the warning
 that the use of both is to be avoided).

 73,
 Don W3FPR


 On 8/29/2013 9:43 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:

 It really shouldn't be necessary to remove pin 10 - it should get as
 far as the relay in the KAT500, and be left dangling there (not
 connected to anything else). It really shouldn't do any harm. I still
 think it may be shorted to something else, or there's some other
 factor at play here that we haven't thought of yet. It would be
 interesting to see if removing pin 10 does solve the problem, but I'd
 still wonder why

 73,

  ~iain / N6ML


 On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 5:46 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:

 Steve,

 Dick's solution will work, but removing the conductor on pin 10 if your
 cable is an easier solution.

 What Dick is saying is that you are using both the pin 10 connection and
 the
 RCA cable PTT connection between the K3 and the KAT500.  I believe your
 problem results from attempting to use both.  Since the cable pin 10 will
 not activate the RCA cable between the KAT500 and your amplifier,
 removing
 the pin 10 signal from your cable seems to be the only reasonable
 alternative.

 73,
 Don W3FPR


 On 8/29/2013 6:01 PM, zl2ke wrote:

 There seems to be two possible solutions for my amp-disabled problem:

 1.  Remove the wire to pin #10 from my homebrew cable, and still use the
RCA cable from the KAT500 to the SB220 amp.

 2.  Make a new cable from the SB220 to the 15 socket on the back of
the KAT500 marked AMP, using pin #10 for the centre conductor
 of
 the
RCA cable and pin #5 to the shield/ground of the RCA cable.
(Suggested by Dick K6KR.)

 Iain, your suggestion of removing the wire to pin #10 is the easiest
 option
 for me,
 but I will wait a bit to see what others say

 73,  Steve   ZL2KE



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Re: [Elecraft] Feature request - Disable Break In on K3

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On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 2:41 PM, AD6XY willis...@gmail.com wrote:
 I wasn't aware of that feature - but all I can get is FULL or SEMI, no Off.
 Turning off VOX to PTT still causes VOX to operate with the key - which is
 surely a bug?

Are you saying that with VOX off, and no external source of PTT, your
K3 is going into transmit when you operate your key? i.e. you see the
red TX LED light?

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Feature request - Disable Break In on K3

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

It does seem a bit lame that KEY OUT is activated when the K3 is not
transmitting. Maybe there should be an (optional) mode where the CW
key inputs (including memory) are completely ignored when VOX is off
and PTT is not asserted..

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
 Mike,

 I think you mean Keyout rather than PTT -- PTT is an input signal to the K3
 generated by an external device such as a footswitch..

 The use of TX INH does not prevent the Keyout signal from activating - it
 should click the relays and start your sequencer.  BUT it does prevent RF
 from being transmitted which will protect your preamps and other things that
 need to be protected during the sequencer time.
 A typical sequencer will complete its cycle in a few tens of milliseconds.
 If you don't like the Keyout state changing with keying, use semi-break-in
 and set the delay to whatever time period you desire to keep the Keyout
 active between characters, words, etc. - that time will depend on your
 keying speed..

 73,
 Don W3FPR


 On 8/27/2013 5:44 PM, AD6XY wrote:

 Hi Don,

 That doesn't work too well because the PTT signal still bounces up and
 down
 setting off all the relays. My IC735 used to have a VOX delay which you
 could set to something long to prevent that - but unless I missed a menu I
 can't seem to find where you set the CW VOX hang time.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 to K3

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On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 9:58 AM, Steven Bertsch sabert...@gmail.com wrote:
 My friend uses the K3/0 to connect to my K3, and that works fine.

 But when I use my K3, I use Ham Radio Deluxe which would normally connect to 
 the 9 pin RS232 on the back of my K3, but since I have one of the remote 
 boxes connected to my K3 9 pin RS232, I would use the com1 on the front of 
 the remote box. I have Ham Radio Deluxe set for com1 but it won't connect to 
 my K3 now.

 Has anyone had this problem?

There's some configuration required on the RRC units to make that
work. Specifically, you need to set COM1 mode (under Serial
Settings) to either Mode 6 or Mode 7 (depending on whether or not
your friend also wants to connect rig-control software to the RRC at
his place).

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 possible new option

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Brian may be referring the low-pass filters on the main antenna path?
i.e. the condition that leads to a USE AUX message when placing the
sub on a higher band than the main

73,

~iain / N6ML



On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 9:00 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
 Hi Brian,

 The K3's sub receiver is identical to the main receiver. The sub has its own 
 set of ham-band band-pass filters, its own optional KBPF3 option 
 (general-coverage filters), and up to five crystal filters. It also has an 
 identical sub receiver and DSP. It is literally the same as the main receiver 
 in every respect.

 If you set CONFIG:VFO IND to YES, you can put the sub receiver on a different 
 band from main, and if you're using stereo headphones or sub receiver, you 
 can pan main/sub audio left/right as desired using the MIX menu entry.

 73,
 Wayne
 N6KR


 On Aug 20, 2013, at 8:16 AM, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote:

 I was hoping that we would truly have a two RX K3-- each with its own set of 
 bandpass filters when configured as independent.

 Perhaps the space where the general coverage filters are now could be 
 utilized for a second set of filters for the sub receiver.

 If I want general coverage, I'll get a general coverage RX.

 73 de Brian/K3KO

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