[Elecraft] microKEYER III & K3 cables for sale

[Jim McDonald]

I am selling my microHAM microKEYER III with the DB37-EL-K3R cable for a 
K3/K3S.  It's in excellent condition.

Complete information at
https://www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d126_MKIII.html .

New price at DX Engineering is $570.

I also have a PS/2 numeric keypad with extension cable, for sending 
CW/phone/RTTY messages and/ or SteppIR control, and the iLink SteppIR control 
cable, which is no longer offered by microHAM.

$400 for the package.  Buyer pays shipping from IL.  All sales final.

Jim N7US
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Headphone Jack hardware?

[Jim McDonald]

I leave headphones and a microphone plugged into the front panel jacks and a 
headset plugged into the rear jacks.  I turn the speakers on and off with the 
macro:

MN097;UP;MN255;

No wear and tear on the jacks.

I have macros set up in my K-Pod, DXLab's Commander module, and VA2FSQ's 
Win4K3Suite, though only one would be sufficient!

Jim N7US


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Pete Smith N4ZR
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:19
To: Martin Schmiedel ; Elecraft List 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Headphone Jack hardware?

Hi Martin - My K3 is on its second headphone jack, due to symptoms like yours.  
Recently it started doing this again, but I was inside the radio for another 
issue and reseated some boards (including KIO3 if I remember
correctly) and it stopped happening.  You might look into that before you 
replace hardware.

73, Pete N4ZR

On 2/14/2023 10:43 AM, Martin Schmiedel wrote:
> Elecrafters,
>
> i think the headphone jack on my K3 #2878 is failing. Audio drops out 
> now and then, but returns when i plug in a headphone.
> When I set menu item SPKRS & PHONE YES I have no drop outs.
>
> There is no part number for the headphone jack in the assembly manual. 
> IIRC the front pcb came with the jack already installed.
>
> Any hint how to try a repair prior to fire up the soldering iron is 
> highly welcome.
> What to do if a repair fails?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Martin
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] For sale: 73CNC weighted VFO A & B knobs

[Jim McDonald]

I meant to say K-Pod, not P3 - duh!!

Jim N7US


-Original Message-
From: Lou Laderman  
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2022 18:42
To: Jim McDonald 
Cc: JK Hooper ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] For sale: 73CNC weighted VFO A & B knobs

I use my large one on my KPod. Since I rarely use the K4’s main tuning knob, 
it’s simply pleasurable to use for tuning.

73, Lou W0FK

Lou Laderman
(314) 308-4363
Sent from my mobile device 

On Dec 17, 2022, at 5:03 PM, Jim McDonald  wrote:

These are the nice ones, the same as I have.  No longer made.  I think they 
were $170 new.

The large one for VFO A can, instead, be used on a P3, if desired.

Jim N7US


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of JK Hooper via Elecraft
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2022 16:59
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] For sale: 73CNC weighted VFO A & B knobs


For sale:  set of VFO A and B knobs for the K3, photo on my Dropbox, link 
below.   Minor cosmetic dimples are visible in the photo.   

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nu35zxz50kapu8/K9QJS_73CNC_K3_VFO_knobs%20-%201.jpeg?dl=0
 
<https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nu35zxz50kapu8/K9QJS_73CNC_K3_VFO_knobs%20-%201.jpeg?dl=0>
 

$110 OBO including shipping to US locations.  

Reply offline or send text.   

73
Hoop
K9QJS 

Text  360-317-5286
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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] For sale: 73CNC weighted VFO A & B knobs

[Jim McDonald]

These are the nice ones, the same as I have.  No longer made.  I think they 
were $170 new.

The large one for VFO A can, instead, be used on a P3, if desired.

Jim N7US


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of JK Hooper via Elecraft
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2022 16:59
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] For sale: 73CNC weighted VFO A & B knobs


For sale:  set of VFO A and B knobs for the K3, photo on my Dropbox, link 
below.   Minor cosmetic dimples are visible in the photo.   

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nu35zxz50kapu8/K9QJS_73CNC_K3_VFO_knobs%20-%201.jpeg?dl=0
 

 

$110 OBO including shipping to US locations.  

Reply offline or send text.   

73
Hoop
K9QJS 

Text  360-317-5286

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[Elecraft] Connecting software to K3/K3S

[Jim McDonald]

I've used microHAM microKEYERs (first the MKII and now the MKIII) with my K3 
(and now K3S).  I previously used a DB9 A/B switch to switch the radio between 
the microKEYER and a computer COM port when I wanted to use the Elecraft K3 
Utility.  I reconfigured recently and eliminated the A/B switch because I 
hadn't used the K3 Utility in a long time.

The recent thread about N2BC's K3_EZ program got me thinking about trying that 
program or the K3 Utility using the 2nd CAT port in the microHAM Router 
software that runs the MKIII.  I just tried the K3 Utility, and it works fine.  
I don't know why that never dawned on me before, but it's nice to not have the 
cables and switch cluttering up my desk.

I have VA2FSQ's Win4K3Suite connected to the microHAM Router's 1st CAT port.

Jim N7US


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Re: [Elecraft] P span retention

[Jim McDonald]

I have the span "sticking" at 30 kHz when I change bands, but the center 
frequency is changing with the P3 in fixed-tune mode.

I've tried the macros stored in the P3 and, just now, macros in VA2FSQ's 
Win4K3Suite, but the center frequency doesn't stick.
https://va2fsq.com/

For instance, I want to see 7020-7050 with the center frequency of 7035.  I set 
that either with the buttons on the right side of the P3 or a macro, change 
bands to 80 and then go back to 40, and the center frequency has changed to 
7040, so the span is 7025 to 7055.

It's not a huge problem, of course, just a bit frustrating.


73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Victor Rosenthal
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2022 00:30
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P span retention

I also recall this problem. I am thinking that if you set them by a CAT command 
they might not be remembered. You need to make a small change manually to cause 
it to save them. I might be all wet, but it's easy to try it and see.

73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/


On 12/08/2022 4:42, Jim McDonald wrote:
> Not a new question, but I don't remember the answer.  I think the P3 
> should remember the span and center frequency on each band, but my P3 
> is forgetful.
> 
> Is there a fix?
> 
> 73,  Jim N7US
> 
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[Elecraft] P span retention

[Jim McDonald]

Not a new question, but I don't remember the answer.  I think the P3 should 
remember the span and center frequency on each band, but my P3 is forgetful.

Is there a fix?

73,  Jim N7US

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main Tuning Knob...

[Jim McDonald]

Oops.  The first page says they are "AVEILABLE NOW!!" but the next page says 
they're not.  Sorry.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-----
From: Jim McDonald 
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 12:31
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Main Tuning Knob...

73cnc seems to be selling some of their knobs:

https://www.dtsohio.com/73cnc/elecraft.html

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of David Gilbert
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 12:23
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main Tuning Knob...


If you can't find one, I might be able to 3D print one for you.  It wouldn't be 
identical to the original, but it would be functional and I could even 
customize it with your callsign or other logo on the front.

I'm not trying to turn this into something commercial ... just trying to help 
out.

73,
Dave   AB7E


On 7/25/2022 6:50 AM, Gerry Hull via Elecraft wrote:
> Hey,
>
> I am looking for a main K3 Tuning knob.  I can't see one on the 
> Elecraft site, and am worried about delivery times anyway.
>
> Has anyone got a spare or an aftermarket version?
>
> (I have two K3/0s, and one was put away for a while.  The knob must 
> have been loose, and it fell off -- cannot find it.)
>
> 73,
>
> Gerry Hull, *W1VE  *Hancock, NH USA
> CWOps #191 | YCCC | CanAm Contest Coalition | Maritime Contest Club 
> RadioSport Manitoba | ARRL | RAC ARCluster dxc.w1ve.com | Telnet or
> telnet:7373 access | RBN direct feeds
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main Tuning Knob...

[Jim McDonald]

73cnc seems to be selling some of their knobs:

https://www.dtsohio.com/73cnc/elecraft.html

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of David Gilbert
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 12:23
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main Tuning Knob...


If you can't find one, I might be able to 3D print one for you.  It wouldn't be 
identical to the original, but it would be functional and I could even 
customize it with your callsign or other logo on the front.

I'm not trying to turn this into something commercial ... just trying to help 
out.

73,
Dave   AB7E


On 7/25/2022 6:50 AM, Gerry Hull via Elecraft wrote:
> Hey,
>
> I am looking for a main K3 Tuning knob.  I can't see one on the 
> Elecraft site, and am worried about delivery times anyway.
>
> Has anyone got a spare or an aftermarket version?
>
> (I have two K3/0s, and one was put away for a while.  The knob must 
> have been loose, and it fell off -- cannot find it.)
>
> 73,
>
> Gerry Hull, *W1VE  *Hancock, NH USA
> CWOps #191 | YCCC | CanAm Contest Coalition | Maritime Contest Club 
> RadioSport Manitoba | ARRL | RAC ARCluster dxc.w1ve.com | Telnet or 
> telnet:7373 access | RBN direct feeds 
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[Elecraft] [K3S] LO-CUT-HI

[Jim McDonald]

I haven't used my filter passband controls on SSB in my K3S for a long time.  I 
can't switch the function of the shift and width controls to lo and hi cut by 
tapping on them with the radio in LSB or USB.  They stay on SHIFT and WIDTH.

Am I forgetting something?


Jim N7US


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: How to turn down Beep level?

[Jim McDonald]

It's set by the MON (monitor) level according to page 14 of the manual.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of RVZ via Elecraft
Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 11:42
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: How to turn down Beep level?

Hoping someone can advise "how to turn down the Beep level on a K3".  Such as, 
when I press the Menu button I hear a loud Beep which is annoying so I want to 
turn the level down.  This is new as the Beep level used to be much lower. 
Thanks & 73,  Dick- K9OM 
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Re: [Elecraft] Rx-In/Out used for external SDR Device

[Jim McDonald]

Another option, which I've used, is to connect the SDR to the IF OUT, using the 
splitter in the P3, or directly to the IF OUT on the K3.

The available bandwidth is the 200 kHz (I think) at the IF, of course.  N1MM 
and DXLab have an option to specify the IF input instead of using the signal 
from the antenna.

Jim N7US


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV
Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 15:19
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rx-In/Out used for exteranl SDR Device


This only works 1) if the SDR impedance is consistently high from
100 KHz to 54 MHz and 2) the SDR has excess gain to compensate for the loading 
from the K3 receiver.

However without a splitter, there is no protection for the K3 receiver against 
spurious signals generated by the SDR!

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 2021-12-05 1:35 PM, Bob McGraw wrote:
> I use a pair of BNC to BNC cables, about 4" long, from the RX OUT and 
> RX IN to a "T" connector.  The 3rd port of the "T" goes to the SDR.  I 
> find that the SDR input impedance, is nowhere close to 50 ohms,  is 
> high enough that it doesn't load the signal on the main RX.   Again, 
> no splitter required.   No loss encountered.
> 
> Yes, one does have to select RX ANT on the front panel for this to be 
> active.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> On 12/5/2021 11:36 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
>> Message: 22
>> Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2021 17:35:46 +
>> From: Dave
>> To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rx-In/Out used for exteranl SDR Device?
>> Message-ID:
>> 
>> 
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>>> I see about a 3 S-unit drop in signal level when routing through the 
>>> splitter
>> Pete (N4ZR), what do you see with a straight cable linking in/out?
>>
>> I have no idea about Minicircuits splitters, but my home made one had 
>> a measured 3.1 dB loss at 29.7 MHz.
>>
>> 73 Dave G4AON

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

Yes.

73,  Jim N7US

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV 
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 17:52
To: Jim McDonald 
Cc: j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

Did you try upgrading the K-POD firmware to 1.12 to use these new features?

1.12 10/20/2021
Holding down F4 on power up selects encoder 1:1 rate.
Holding down F5 on power up selects 1:0.5 rate.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 8:26 PM Jim McDonald 
mailto:j...@n7us.net>> wrote:
I have tried all three settings – 100, 200, and 400.  The K-Pod tuning rate is 
half the rate of the K3/K3S.

73,  Jim N7US

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV mailto:n...@arrl.net>>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 22:22
To: j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>
Cc: Jim McDonald mailto:j...@n7us.net>>; Elecraft Reflector 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

What is CONFIG:VFO CTS set to?  Did you try changing it?
73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021, 8:06 PM mailto:j...@kk9a.com>> wrote:
I was just on 40m and my K-Pod VFO is definitely 1/2 the rate of my K3S's VFO.

John KK9A

-Original Message-
From: Jim McDonald [mailto:j...@n7us.net<mailto:j...@n7us.net>]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 7:19 PM
To: Bob Wilson, N6TV; j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> On 
Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
To: j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>; Elecraft Reflector 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster at 
400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS 
setting on a K3.

In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and *both* the 
VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.

Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the other 
knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the frequency 
where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred 
mailto:k6dg...@gmail.com>> wrote:

> "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.
> My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod
> buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.
> Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the
> encoder in the K-Pod?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com> wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that
> > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram
> > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

I have tried all three settings – 100, 200, and 400.  The K-Pod tuning rate is 
half the rate of the K3/K3S.

73,  Jim N7US

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV 
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 22:22
To: j...@kk9a.com
Cc: Jim McDonald ; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

What is CONFIG:VFO CTS set to?  Did you try changing it?
73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021, 8:06 PM mailto:j...@kk9a.com>> wrote:
I was just on 40m and my K-Pod VFO is definitely 1/2 the rate of my K3S's VFO.

John KK9A

-Original Message-
From: Jim McDonald [mailto:j...@n7us.net<mailto:j...@n7us.net>]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 7:19 PM
To: Bob Wilson, N6TV; j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> 
mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> On 
Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
To: j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com>; Elecraft Reflector 
mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster at 
400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS 
setting on a K3.

In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and *both* the 
VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.

Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the other 
knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the frequency 
where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred 
mailto:k6dg...@gmail.com>> wrote:

> "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.
> My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod
> buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.
> Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the
> encoder in the K-Pod?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com> wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that
> > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram
> > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

I did check just before I sent my note.  The new K-Pod F/W works the same as 
1.09.  At each setting in the K3S (was the same as the K3 I had before), the 
K-Pod tuning rate is one-half of that in the radio.

I bought the K3 in 2009 and the K3S in 2017, and that never changed.

73,  Jim N7US

From: Bob Wilson, N6TV 
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 18:28
To: Jim McDonald ; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 4:19 PM Jim McDonald 
mailto:j...@n7us.net>> wrote:
My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

Check again, because that does not match my experience if your K-POD firmware 
is at 1.09 (can't test now, sold both K3s).  If CONFIG:VFO CTS is set to 100 
(or 200?), I'm pretty sure the K-POD knob tunes at the same rate as the VFO A 
knob.  I don't think a power cycle is required.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

Yes, we asked for that years ago, but it never happened, and I don't think it 
will ever happen.  There's just no room left in the K3's limited memory to add 
such complex code now.

Consider upgrading from the K3 to a K4.  K-POD plugs straight in via USB cable 
and works perfectly.

73,
Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings.

If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for 
the K-Pod to tune at the same rate.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 16:59
To: j...@kk9a.com; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with 
the K4

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster at 
400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or
200 counts per turn (can't remember which).  The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS 
setting on a K3.

In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts per Turn*, and *both* the 
VFO knob and the K-POD tuning rates are affected equally.

Just spin one knob exactly one full 360° turn clockwise, then spin the other 
knob full turn counterclockwise.  If you don't end up back on the frequency 
where you started, it means the tuning rates are not the same.

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fred  wrote:

> "... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.  
> My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod 
> buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.
> Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the 
> encoder in the K-Pod?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> j...@kk9a.com wrote on 10/28/2021 8:07 PM:
> > I really like the K-POD, except for the slow tuning. Too bad that 
> > the K3 firmware "cannot" reprogram it.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> >
> > Yes, this only works with the K4.  The K3 firmware cannot reprogram 
> > the K-POD encoder to match the K3's tuning rate.
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

[Jim McDonald]

Does the selection of encoder rates only apply to the K4?

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:49
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

The K-Pod is an accessory control panel that's ideal for use with the K4. It 
provides 16 switch functions; control of VFO A/VFO B/RIT-XIT offset; and three 
general purpose open-drain outputs for station control. You can use the K4's 
macro editor to create command sequences to assign to K-Pod switches.

For further product details, see:

  https://elecraft.com/collections/k-pod-desktop-control-panel

Revision F of the K-Pod owner's manual now provides complete instructions for 
use with the K4 transceiver. The manual can be found here:

  
https://ftp.elecraft.com/K-Pod/Manuals%20Downloads/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20F.pdf

K-Pod firmware was also recently updated: Rev. 1.12 lets you configure the 
K-Pod's encoder to have the same resolution as those on the K4 (up to 400 
counts per turn). 

73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

[Jim McDonald]

I also prefer the K-5 to the Winkeyer, and I use the V0 timing too.

The K-5 is no longer available but the CMOS 4 keyer has the same features 
except it has only four memories instead of six and is smaller.  I have both.

https://www.hamsupply.com/cmos-4-keyer/



73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of jerry
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 09:01
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

On 2021-07-21 06:26, Al Lorona wrote:
> The Logikey keyer by Idiom Press

Sounds like a neat keyer.  Alas, it seems to be no longer available.
The website intimates that production ceased in 2015.

  - Jerry KF6VB
 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Replacing Headphone Jack

[Jim McDonald]

To reduced wear on the headphone jacks, I leave my headphones plugged in all 
the time, both the front and rear panel jacks.  I turn the speakers on and off 
with a macro:

MN097;UP;MN255;

I have the macro available in three (!) places:

DXLab's Commander
K-Pod
Win4K3Suite

For that matter, I don't use the front panel controls very much, instead using 
the K-Pod, logging programs, or Win4K3Suite.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of N4ZR
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 13:39
To: Elecraft List 
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Replacing Headphone Jack

I'm about to replace the headphone jack on my K3 - the first two times it 
failed I had Elecraft do it while it was back there other work, but this time, 
it's otherwise FB, and I have the part, so...

I can probably reverse-engineer the removal of the front panel from the 
original construction manual, but thought I'd ask first whether there might, 
perhaps, be an easier way when working on a completed  and working rig.

--
73, Pete N4ZR
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Re: [Elecraft] [N1MM+] Code to Command DVK

[Jim McDonald]

Hi Pete,

It's in the N1MM documentation.

F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC SWT21;}
F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC SWT31;}
F3 TU,{CATA1ASC SWT35;}
F4 {MYCALL},{CATA1ASC SWT39:}

73,  Jim N7US

From: n1mmloggerp...@groups.io  On Behalf Of Pete 
W1RM via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, March 6, 2021 13:27
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; n1mmloggerp...@groups.io
Subject: [N1MM+] Code to Command DVK

I'm looking for some code that I can write into an N1MM macro that will trigger 
playing one of the 4 memories in a K3S.  I've looked in the programmer 
reference manual but I'm not finding any command to do that.

Any suggestions?


Pete Chamalian, W1RM
w...@comcast.net
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[Elecraft] RTTY TX monitoring

[Jim McDonald]

With my K3S, I've noticed that the RTTY monitoring signal on the line-out is on 
only the right audio channel.  Is that selectable?

73,  Jim N7US

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing

[Jim McDonald]

I use the Fixed Tune Mode too but the center frequency sometimes isn't 
remembered when returning to a previously-used band.  If it makes any 
difference, I'm usually using N1MM+ (often with Win4K3Suite) to control the 
radio.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Fred Jensen
Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 16:45
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing

Don't understand your "follow option" question.  I run mine in Fixed Tune Mode 
which holds the span [i.e. edge frequencies] constant and the two VFO's show up 
as two vertical cursors in the spectrum display.  The cursors move as I tune, 
and when I go beyond the edge, the span shifts by the amount I've set in the 
menu ... I use a full span.  In the Tracking Mode, your receive frequency is 
always centered and the spectrum moves past it as you tune.

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 2/8/2021 2:34 PM, Dave Cole wrote:
> How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of 
> the P3, and don't see it.
>
> 73, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
>
> On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>> Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case.  It seems to 
>> be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, 
>> such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command.  
>> In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is 
>> attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish 
>> part of the display which is not totally unreasonable.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
>> Sparks NV DM09dn
>> Washoe County
>>
>> On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote:
>>> I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. 
>>> Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from 
>>> band to band?  It seems to change center frequency even if the band 
>>> hasn't changed, but that may not be the case.
>>>
>>> 73,  Jim N7US

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[Elecraft] P3 span changing

[Jim McDonald]

I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer.  Isn't the 
P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from band to band?  It 
seems to change center frequency even if the band hasn't changed, but that may 
not be the case.

73,  Jim N7US

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RTTY W1AW Reception

[Jim McDonald]

Yes, but it's not just with a KX3.  The bulletins have their mark and space 
reversed.  It's been reported to the W1AW station manager.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


Has anybody had difficulty copying W1AW RTTY transmissions on their
KX3 lately?

This past weekend I had no problem copying the BARTG RTTY contest on any band. 
Lately though, when I tune in the W1AW RTTY bulletin, I print gobbledygook 
(that's a high falutin' term for it don't make no sense at all). PSK31 
reception on the same frequency is fine.

I just wonder if they swapped mark and space over there in Newington or changed 
speed.

Inquiring minds and all. TNX all.

72

Howard Kraus, K2UD
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Re: [Elecraft] External sound card advice needed to attach to K3

[Jim McDonald]

I've used that successfully too.  Here's a link to it on Amazon:

https://tinyurl.com/yanzfatr

I discontinued using it when I got my K3S and later my microKEYER III, which I 
like very much.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


I've been quite comfortable with the StarTech ICUSBAUDIO7D - on my second, and 
still available.  Most of my audio problems are Windows 10's fault, or mine.

Rather than FSK, I suggest you start with Data A - The K3's AFSK seems to work 
very well on my S/N 4275, and there's no requirement for external FSK hardware.

73, Pete N4ZR
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For spots, please use your favorite
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On 1/1/2021 11:13 AM, Craig Wissman wrote:
> Sorry to trouble you folks. I’m sure this is a well worn path.
> Trying to figure out what current sound cards will work with my older K3.
> Online equipment refs  I’ve discovered are either out of date or inconsistent.
> I’ve been trying to follow Max George’s(NG7M) March 2018  1:55min YouTube 
> instructions.   Also info from AA5AU and N1MM tutorials.
> Tried to search this post archive but find doing it by subject matter doesn’t 
> seem to work. Having to dig through monthly summaries.
> Trying to get setup with N1MM/MMTTY K3 serial port vintage with dual rcvrs. 
> Windows 10 desktop.
> Plan to start out with FSK and maybe dabble with other chat related digital 
> modes down the line.
> Can anyone point me to current sound card best practices?
> I have a 2006 vintage Signalink used years back but seem to we warned 
> not to bother… Craig WF6Q
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM+

[Jim McDonald]

Wasn't this problem fixed with the new synthesizer?

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


Looking at it yesterday on the scope, a string of dits was about 40%  duty 
cycle, or even as low as 33%, depending on how you score the rise and fall 
time.  I did the test at 22 wpm and 44 wpm, and results were the same.  Both 
speeds were corrected by using keying compensation = 6.


Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ




-Original Message-

First I’ve heard about this, and I’ve used K3’s since they were introduced. 
Can you provide some details on why and how much the keying is lightened?

73, Dick WC1M



73, Dick WC1M
> On Dec 6, 2020, at 9:45 PM, Dave Hachadorian  wrote:
>
> I found out today that there is another way to change weight under 
> N1MM - config/ports/other tab/weight.
>
> I wonder how many people do not realize that K3's  lighten CW keying 
> applied through the KEY jack, and that their dits are wimpy?  I 
> operated that way for 12 years, until W3LPL told me about it 
> yesterday.  The K3 monitor sounds normal.
>
> Life is too short for wimpy dits!
>
> Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
> Yuma, AZ
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
>
> In N1MM+
> Go to Configurer
> Select WINKEY tab
> Change value in the Keying Compensation window to 6 Magic
>
> de Doug KR2Q
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[Elecraft] K3S RX OUT

[Jim McDonald]

Can an SDR, such as a SDRPlay RSP1A, be connected to the RX OUT jack on the K3S 
instead of using the IF OUT (on the radio or the P3)?

73,  Jim N7US

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Re: [Elecraft] DVR memories not via K-Pod

[Jim McDonald]

In N1MM+:


Cat Macro strings used to play back Radio # 1 internal K3 CW/data messages or 
DVR voice keyer messages
* M1 = {CAT1ASC SWT21;}
* M2 = {CAT1ASC SWT31;}
* M3 = {CAT1ASC SWT35;}
* M4 = {CAT1ASC SWT39;}





73,  Jim N7US



-Original Message-


In Writelog, I activate the DVR using the F keys on my computer keyboard.

This works very well and IT was easy to set up using N6EE's instructions. I am 
sure that it can be done with other logging software such as N1MM, too.



John KK9A





Ken Ramirez KP3MM wrote:



Is anyone aware of a way to select the DVR recorded messages externally on a 
K3S? I don't want to wear out the M1-M4 memory buttons on the rig and I'm 
already having problems with a new K-Pod where the buttons are sticking and not 
starting a recorded message until pressed 2 or more times. Not good during a 
SSB contest. I'm disappointed that the KPod buttons are already wearing out. 
Wish someone would create an aftermarket push button unit for this. I have 
heard that n1mm contest logging can be set up to use the F keys for this but 
that it's not easy to set up?

KP3MM

--

Ken Ramirez

KP3MM


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RX signal loss

[Jim McDonald]

Fixed, power cycled my microKEYER III, which keys the KPA1500, and all is good.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: Jim McDonald 
Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 08:14
To: Mark Goldberg 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net) 
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RX signal loss

Yes, the TX LED was on, that was it!  Now I gotta figure out why.  Thanks, Mark.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


Check if the key line is stuck on. Is the TX LED on when in receive?

73,

Mark
W7MLG

On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 5:56 AM Jim McDonald  wrote:
>
> My KPA1500 seems to disconnect the antenna when switching the amplifier from 
> standby to operate.  It transmits OK but the receive signal path seems to be 
> open.
>
> 73,  Jim N7US
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RX signal loss

[Jim McDonald]

Yes, the TX LED was on, that was it!  Now I gotta figure out why.  Thanks, Mark.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


Check if the key line is stuck on. Is the TX LED on when in receive?

73,

Mark
W7MLG

On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 5:56 AM Jim McDonald  wrote:
>
> My KPA1500 seems to disconnect the antenna when switching the amplifier from 
> standby to operate.  It transmits OK but the receive signal path seems to be 
> open.
>
> 73,  Jim N7US
>
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[Elecraft] KPA1500 RX signal loss

[Jim McDonald]

My KPA1500 seems to disconnect the antenna when switching the amplifier from 
standby to operate.  It transmits OK but the receive signal path seems to be 
open.

73,  Jim N7US

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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] K3 Config and Main Menu Dump?

[Jim McDonald]

You're welcome, Mike.

With Wayne's permission, I did a copy and paste from the PDF manual into Excel, 
but that was several yeas ago, so it doesn't include the most recent firmware 
updates.

With my K3S, I keep track of the settings the old fashioned way, by writing 
them down on a printed copy of that section of the manual.  I also have 
VA2FSQ's program, which I really like.



Jim N7US
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Date: 11/2/20 10:13 AM (GMT-06:00)
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft-K3] K3 Config and Main Menu Dump?

Hi Jim,

I also sent them your excellent spreadsheet - thanks for preparing that one.

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

On Nov 2, 2020, at 8:07 AM, Jim N7US  wrote:


VA2FSQ’s Win4K3Suite can do that and much more.

https://va2fsq.com/

73,  Jim N7US

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Subject: [Elecraft-K3] K3 Config and Main Menu Dump?

Is there a way to read back the K3 Config and Main Menu settings into a 
spreadsheet or CSV file?  I have two club K3 stations that occasionally 
experience some changes to the menus.  It would be nice to be able to quickly 
verify what the changes were, and if necessary restore the menus.
Thanks & 73,
Ed
N2BHD
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[Elecraft] K3 Config and Main Menu Dump?

[Jim McDonald]

VA2FSQ’s Win4K3Suite can do that and much more.

https://va2fsq.com/

73,  Jim N7US

From: elecraft...@groups.io 
mailto:elecraft...@groups.io>> On Behalf Of Ed via 
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To: elecraft...@groups.io
Subject: [Elecraft-K3] K3 Config and Main Menu Dump?

Is there a way to read back the K3 Config and Main Menu settings into a 
spreadsheet or CSV file?  I have two club K3 stations that occasionally 
experience some changes to the menus.  It would be nice to be able to quickly 
verify what the changes were, and if necessary restore the menus.
Thanks & 73,
Ed
N2BHD
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Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 + N1MM Help Needed

[Jim McDonald]

Here's what I have:

F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC SWT21;}
F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC SWT31;}
F3 Thanks!,{CATA1ASC SWT35;}
F4 {MYCALL},{CATA1ASC SWT39;}

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


Hi Bill,

It looks just like this:

F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC SWT21;}{CATA2ASC SWT21;}

F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC SWT31;}{CATA2ASC SWT31;}

F3 Thanks!,{CATA1ASC SWT35;}{CATA2ASC SWT35;}

F4 {MYCALL},{CATA1ASC SWT39;}{CATA2ASC SWT39;}


Only my call is in F1 M1, CQ is in F4 M4


73 Eric WD6DBM

>
> > On Oct 24, 2020, at 6:44 AM, Eric Norris 
> wrote:
> >
> > I'm using macros inside N1MM logger function keys (wicked cool), to
> play M1
> > memory from the KDVR3, but no matter how I record my call on the 
> > KDVR3, when played on an N1MM function call, I get something that 
> > sounds almost like a squelch tail.  Any ideas on how to fix it?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

[Jim McDonald]

I just received the cable I ordered from Amazon to replace the one that came 
with the Bose QC-35 II headphones.  Made in China, not surprisingly, but has a 
5', flexible, braided cover and comes with a screw-on 1/4" adaptor for the 
front panel headphone jack.  It came just in time before my cat ate through the 
very thin, OEM cable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088CNY2VV/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8=1

Unlike my ancient Bose QC2 headphones, they work without turning them on, 
saving the rechargeable battery, when noise cancelling (or Bluetooth) isn't 
required.

They work great with my cell phone using Bluetooth too.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


The rechargeable battery with noise cancelling on and Bluetooth off is rated at 
40 hours.  It uses the same USB charging plug as my Logitech keyboard, so I 
have a charging cable on my desk.

I connect to my K3S with the cable, which is inadequate.  It's 4' long, 
lightweight, and flimsy.  The jack on the headphones is a sub-mini, 2.5mm, and 
the other end is a mini-phone plug, 3.5mm.  Amazon has several replacement 
cables that are heavier and designed for these headphones.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-

How about latency for CW either wired or wireless?

How do you deal with battery life in contesting?

Stay safe!

Jim ab3cv

On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 10:35 AM Jim McDonald  wrote:

> Over the ear - very comfortable.
>
> Top rated (87) by Consumer Reports - tied with the new model.
>
> 73,  Jim N7US
>
> -Original Message-
>
> Do the QC-35 rest on your ear or are they over the ear?
>
> Rich - N5ZC
>
> On 10/14/2020 7:59 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
> > I just bought a pair yesterday at a closeout price of $170 from my 
> > local
> Costco.  They have been discontinued.  Costco online is now out of 
> stock, but some stores still have them.  Amazon has them for $199 now.
> >
> > My favorite headphones up to now has been Sennheiser HD 280 PRO but
> these sound great and eliminate the noise from my KPA1500 with the fan 
> on
> #2 and a nearby water heater fan.  No comparison with my old QC2
headphones.
> >
> > 73,  Jim N7US
> >
> > -Original Message-
> >
> >
> > I also use a QC-35. When plugged in with a cord, the power must be 
> > on
> for the noise cancelling to work. That also turns on the DSP which 
> greatly improves audio quality.
> >
> > ED / W2RF
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

[Jim McDonald]

Sorry, but I need to correct a typo.  The cable included with the headphones is 
2.5mm at the headphones and 3.5mm at the other (radio) end, so an adaptor is 
required, though not provided.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


The rechargeable battery with noise cancelling on and Bluetooth off is rated at 
40 hours.  It uses the same USB charging plug as my Logitech keyboard, so I 
have a charging cable on my desk.

I connect to my K3S with the cable, which is inadequate.  It's 4' long, 
lightweight, and flimsy.  The jack on the headphones is a sub-mini, 2.5mm, and 
the other end is a mini-phone plug, 2.5mm.  Amazon has several replacement 
cables that are heavier and designed for these headphones.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-

Wireless introduces latency, wired does not. Definitely use wired for CW.

ED / W2RF




-Original Message-

How about latency for CW either wired or wireless?

How do you deal with battery life in contesting?

Stay safe!

Jim ab3cv

On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 10:35 AM Jim McDonald  wrote:

> Over the ear - very comfortable.
>
> Top rated (87) by Consumer Reports - tied with the new model.
>
> 73,  Jim N7US
>
> -Original Message-
>
> Do the QC-35 rest on your ear or are they over the ear?
>
> Rich - N5ZC
>
> On 10/14/2020 7:59 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
> > I just bought a pair yesterday at a closeout price of $170 from my 
> > local
> Costco.  They have been discontinued.  Costco online is now out of 
> stock, but some stores still have them.  Amazon has them for $199 now.
> >
> > My favorite headphones up to now has been Sennheiser HD 280 PRO but
> these sound great and eliminate the noise from my KPA1500 with the fan 
> on
> #2 and a nearby water heater fan.  No comparison with my old QC2
headphones.
> >
> > 73,  Jim N7US
> >
> > -Original Message-
> >
> >
> > I also use a QC-35. When plugged in with a cord, the power must be 
> > on
> for the noise cancelling to work. That also turns on the DSP which 
> greatly improves audio quality.
> >
> > ED / W2RF
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> >
> > Jim,
> >
> > I only use my Bose QC-35 when:
> >
> > 1. on the cell phone.
> > 2. mowing the yard/tuning my motorcycle 3. whenever using the K3 & 
> > K3s.
> >
> > The noise cancelling works perfectly with the blower from the Alpha 
> > 77SX right next to me, I only hear what is coming in from the radio.
> > Why your
> > QC-35 does not noise cancel when attached via cord is not normal, 
> > mine
> is a Godsend.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Gary
> > KA1J
> >
> >> I have Bose QC-35 headphones. Noise canceling does not work on any 
> >> radio when you use the cord. Headphones work well with a Bluetooth 
> >> connection.What kind of device do I use, if and when my K4 is 
> >> delivered?Also on the K4 can a USB port expander be used on the K4 
> >> with multiple devices and what is the K4 limited  to?Jim K9TFSent 
> >> from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

[Jim McDonald]

The rechargeable battery with noise cancelling on and Bluetooth off is rated at 
40 hours.  It uses the same USB charging plug as my Logitech keyboard, so I 
have a charging cable on my desk.

I connect to my K3S with the cable, which is inadequate.  It's 4' long, 
lightweight, and flimsy.  The jack on the headphones is a sub-mini, 2.5mm, and 
the other end is a mini-phone plug, 2.5mm.  Amazon has several replacement 
cables that are heavier and designed for these headphones.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-

Wireless introduces latency, wired does not. Definitely use wired for CW.

ED / W2RF




-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Jim Miller
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 11:13 AM
To: Jim McDonald 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

How about latency for CW either wired or wireless?

How do you deal with battery life in contesting?

Stay safe!

Jim ab3cv

On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 10:35 AM Jim McDonald  wrote:

> Over the ear - very comfortable.
>
> Top rated (87) by Consumer Reports - tied with the new model.
>
> 73,  Jim N7US
>
> -Original Message-
>
> Do the QC-35 rest on your ear or are they over the ear?
>
> Rich - N5ZC
>
> On 10/14/2020 7:59 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
> > I just bought a pair yesterday at a closeout price of $170 from my 
> > local
> Costco.  They have been discontinued.  Costco online is now out of 
> stock, but some stores still have them.  Amazon has them for $199 now.
> >
> > My favorite headphones up to now has been Sennheiser HD 280 PRO but
> these sound great and eliminate the noise from my KPA1500 with the fan 
> on
> #2 and a nearby water heater fan.  No comparison with my old QC2
headphones.
> >
> > 73,  Jim N7US
> >
> > -Original Message-
> >
> >
> > I also use a QC-35. When plugged in with a cord, the power must be 
> > on
> for the noise cancelling to work. That also turns on the DSP which 
> greatly improves audio quality.
> >
> > ED / W2RF
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> >
> > Jim,
> >
> > I only use my Bose QC-35 when:
> >
> > 1. on the cell phone.
> > 2. mowing the yard/tuning my motorcycle 3. whenever using the K3 & 
> > K3s.
> >
> > The noise cancelling works perfectly with the blower from the Alpha 
> > 77SX right next to me, I only hear what is coming in from the radio.
> > Why your
> > QC-35 does not noise cancel when attached via cord is not normal, 
> > mine
> is a Godsend.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Gary
> > KA1J
> >
> >> I have Bose QC-35 headphones. Noise canceling does not work on any 
> >> radio when you use the cord. Headphones work well with a Bluetooth 
> >> connection.What kind of device do I use, if and when my K4 is 
> >> delivered?Also on the K4 can a USB port expander be used on the K4 
> >> with multiple devices and what is the K4 limited  to?Jim K9TFSent 
> >> from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

[Jim McDonald]

Over the ear - very comfortable.

Top rated (87) by Consumer Reports - tied with the new model.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-

Do the QC-35 rest on your ear or are they over the ear?

Rich - N5ZC

On 10/14/2020 7:59 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
> I just bought a pair yesterday at a closeout price of $170 from my local 
> Costco.  They have been discontinued.  Costco online is now out of stock, but 
> some stores still have them.  Amazon has them for $199 now.
>
> My favorite headphones up to now has been Sennheiser HD 280 PRO but these 
> sound great and eliminate the noise from my KPA1500 with the fan on #2 and a 
> nearby water heater fan.  No comparison with my old QC2 headphones.
>
> 73,  Jim N7US
>
> -Original Message-
>
>
> I also use a QC-35. When plugged in with a cord, the power must be on for the 
> noise cancelling to work. That also turns on the DSP which greatly improves 
> audio quality.
>
> ED / W2RF
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
>
> Jim,
>
> I only use my Bose QC-35 when:
>
> 1. on the cell phone.
> 2. mowing the yard/tuning my motorcycle 3. whenever using the K3 & 
> K3s.
>
> The noise cancelling works perfectly with the blower from the Alpha 
> 77SX right next to me, I only hear what is coming in from the radio. 
> Why your
> QC-35 does not noise cancel when attached via cord is not normal, mine is a 
> Godsend.
>
> 73,
>
> Gary
> KA1J
>
>> I have Bose QC-35 headphones. Noise canceling does not work on any 
>> radio when you use the cord. Headphones work well with a Bluetooth 
>> connection.What kind of device do I use, if and when my K4 is 
>> delivered?Also on the K4 can a USB port expander be used on the K4 
>> with multiple devices and what is the K4 limited  to?Jim K9TFSent 
>> from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

[Jim McDonald]

I just bought a pair yesterday at a closeout price of $170 from my local 
Costco.  They have been discontinued.  Costco online is now out of stock, but 
some stores still have them.  Amazon has them for $199 now.

My favorite headphones up to now has been Sennheiser HD 280 PRO but these sound 
great and eliminate the noise from my KPA1500 with the fan on #2 and a nearby 
water heater fan.  No comparison with my old QC2 headphones.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


I also use a QC-35. When plugged in with a cord, the power must be on for the 
noise cancelling to work. That also turns on the DSP which greatly improves 
audio quality.

ED / W2RF




-Original Message-

Jim,

I only use my Bose QC-35 when:

1. on the cell phone.
2. mowing the yard/tuning my motorcycle
3. whenever using the K3 & K3s. 

The noise cancelling works perfectly with the blower from the Alpha 77SX right 
next to me, I only hear what is coming in from the radio. Why your
QC-35 does not noise cancel when attached via cord is not normal, mine is a 
Godsend.

73,

Gary
KA1J

> 
> I have Bose QC-35 headphones. Noise canceling does not work on any 
> radio when you use the cord. Headphones work well with a Bluetooth 
> connection.What kind of device do I use, if and when my K4 is 
> delivered?Also on the K4 can a USB port expander be used on the K4 
> with multiple devices and what is the K4 limited  to?Jim K9TFSent from 
> my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device 
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Re: [Elecraft] [P3] P3 CENTER frequency

[Jim McDonald]

I like the operation of the “Full Span” selection, but it seems after a band 
change the center frequency of a 20 kHz span has changed.  Instead of having 
14080 – 14100, I’d see 14075 – 14095.

Jim N7US

From: w4sc 
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2020 20:24
To: Jim McDonald ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] [P3] P3 CENTER frequency

From Alan N1AL:


The P3 does remember center frequency per band.  However, if you tune the

K3 VFO A to a frequency outside the old P3 display range, then the P3

center frequency is changed according to the rules specified by the

"FixMode" menu setting.  If you want the center frequency never to change

no matter what frequency the K3 is set to, then set MENU:FixMode to

"Static".



Alan N1AL


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[Elecraft] [P3] P3 CENTER frequency

[Jim McDonald]

I think I recall seeing a solution to the P3's losing the center frequency 
using fixed tune mode when changing bands.  It's very frustrating to have to 
recenter the display after coming back to a band, especially in a contest when 
it wastes time.

Is there a fix?

Jim N7US

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Re: [Elecraft] Ham Expo has begun....

[Jim McDonald]

Go to https://qsotoday.vfairs.com/ and click the Login button.

Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Bill Frantz
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 20:54
To: Wayne Burdick 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ham Expo has begun

OK. I registered for the expo, but have no idea of how to get there. When I
go to  there is a "Click here to get to the
expo" button, but when click it, I just get a webpage with information about
what is coming.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 8/7/20 at 9:27 PM, n...@elecraft.com (Wayne Burdick) wrote:

>Note to all who are interested in the Expo:
>
>Our demos don't start until tomorrow morning, but attendees can visit 
>the Exhibitor booths now. We're already there, available to answer 
>questions or just ragchew


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[Elecraft] P3 center frequency

[Jim McDonald]

Why doesn't the P3 always remember the same center frequency when returning
to the band?

Jim N7US
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Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

[Jim McDonald]

And I have one that says "RTTY" but it's now a Digital DXCC.  I had to
resort to FT8 to work Monaco to get on the Digital Honor Roll, with the
other 330 having been on RTTY.

Jim N7US

On Mon, Jul 13, 2020, 11:37 AM Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP 
wrote:

> I wouldn't bother. My DXCC certificate says "CW" on it.
>
> 73,
> Victor, 4X6GP
> Rehovot, Israel
> Formerly K2VCO
> CWops no. 5
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
>
> On 13/07/2020 18:39, Andy Durbin wrote:
> > "Yep, I've made some FT-8 contacts. It was about as much fun as
> > watching grass grow !"
> >
> > Each to his own of course but, for me, the pleasure of making a
> > contact has almost nothing to do with the mode used and almost
> > everything to do with how much I wanted to contact that station.  I
> > say "almost" because I still enjoy CW more than other modes.
> >
> > How many would refuse to work Bouvet if FT8 is the only mode they
> > choose to use when/if it is activated?
> >
> > Andy, k3wyc
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote software and KPA500 remote software

[Jim McDonald]

I use VA2FSQ's Win4K3Suite, and it can control a KPA500/KPA1500, including 
turning it on and off.

https://va2fsq.com/

Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Jack Brindle via Elecraft
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 21:13
To: l...@lnainc.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote software and KPA500 remote software

Let's see if we can determine why you are seeing this behavior. What platform 
are you using (Window, Mac, Linux), and exactly what is the scenario and 
conditions you are seeing? In other words, please provide more info. I believe 
K6KR has provided a bit of additional info. He wrote the KPA Utility for 
Windows, and knows the computer side of things.

I wrote the code for both the bootstrap loader and the main program in the 
KPA500. I tested all parts of the code operation for both bootstrap (which runs 
with front power off) and main firmware (runs with power ON) with both the Mac 
and Windows Utilities for each KPA500 firmware release as well as when the 
Utilities are released. In fact I tested it earlier today with both the 
original KPA500 and a newer one I bought a year ago. In all cases the KPA 
Utility was able to turn on and off the KPAs properly.

With adequate information, we should be able to get things working properly for 
you.

73,
Jack, W6FB
Elecraft Engineering


> On Jun 23, 2020, at 4:50 PM, Lyn Norstad  wrote:
> 
> Nope.  "Should be" is not how it works.  I have discussed this with Support, 
> and it would require constant polling ... which they cannot do.
> 
> Once you turn it OFF with the front panel switch, it needs to be turned on 
> the same way.  After that, yes the utility is fully functional.
> 
> 73
> Lyn, W0LEN
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Jack Brindle [mailto:jackbrin...@me.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 5:16 PM
> To: l...@lnainc.com
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote software and KPA500 remote 
> software
> 
> Take another look. You should be able to power on/off the KPA500 using the 
> front power button as well as through the KPA Utility. The Utility does a 
> great job of detecting the KPA500’s current data rate whether it is on or off 
> (the two rates may be different) and will communicate at the proper rate to 
> power the amplifier  on or off using the ON/OFF button in the Operate panel.
> 
> Turning the back panel switch to the OFF position will, of course, disable 
> the ability to power on the amplifier using wither the KPA Utility or the 
> front panel pushbutton.
> 
> 73!
> Jack, W6FB
> 
> 
>> On Jun 23, 2020, at 2:18 PM, Lyn Norstad  wrote:
>> 
>> I meant to follow up on this sooner, but … so here’s what I found with the 
>> KPA500 and KPA Utility Rev 1.13.7.16.  First, the KPA500 rear power switch 
>> must, of course, remain in the ON position at all times.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Once the KPA500 has been powered on with the Front panel switch (and 
>> communications is set up properly between the computer and the KPA500), in 
>> order to have ON/OFF control from the utility app, the KPA500 must never be 
>> turned OFF from the front panel switch.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> It’s OK to use the other front panel controls (including STANDBY/OPERATE), 
>> just not the ON/OFF power button.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Lyn, W0LEN
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Lyn Norstad [mailto:l...@lnainc.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 3:42 PM
>> To: 'Gordon LaPoint'; 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
>> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote software and KPA500 remote 
>> software
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> If you're running Windows, yes I know how to do that.  But keep in mind that 
>> the KPA Utility will not connect to the KPA500 unless the amp is first 
>> powered on.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> To have the programs start on boot, just drag them into the Windows 
>> "Startup" folder (I am on Windows 7).  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> In Windows 10, search "Startup Apps."
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Lyn, W0LEN
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> 
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gordon LaPoint
>> 
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 1:45 PM
>> 
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> 
>> Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote software and KPA500 remote software
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Can these remote software's be in host mode on startup?  I run a 
>> remote
>> 
>> and would like to have them connect to the hardware and be in host 
>> mode
>> 
>> on boot of the computer.  Right now I just log on remotely and start
>> 
>> each one as needed.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Gordon - N1MGO

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Re: [Elecraft] Balanced Mic to Unbalanced Connection Follow Up Question

[Jim McDonald]

I have a microHAM microKEYER III that I use with my K3S.  I have a Heil
HM-10 Dual mic, which uses the Heil cable with an XLR connector, and a Heil
headset, which has a 3.5mm phone plug.  Both connect to the MKIII, which
connects to the rear mic jack on the K3S, and it's easy to switch between
the two using the microHAM router software.

Jim N7US

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 20:01
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Balanced Mic to Unbalanced Connection Follow Up
Question

All:

The K3S seems to work flawlessly with XLR cable connected to the rear panel
mic input as per the groups recommendations. I have pins 1 and 3 connected
to the sleeve of the 1/8" plug and pin 2 to the tip. I'm using a dynamic mic
so the bias is turned off. This setup works fine on the
KX3 as well.

If anyone is interested, I have a brand new Heil XLR cable for the K3S that
I won't be using.

Thanks,

Tony -K2MO


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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Kit???

[Jim McDonald]

ICE lightning arrestors include a static drain.  I think the ones now made
by Morgan Mfg. and Array Solutions do too, but haven't confirmed that.

Jim N7US

On Mon, May 18, 2020, 5:47 PM Fred Jensen  wrote:

> I believe Elecraft equipment has static drains built in but I always put
> a resistor in a PL-259 plugged into one arm of a coax tee with the
> antenna on the other arm, on the connector on the radio.  It doesn't
> have to be precipitating to create "precipitation static" and it won't
> take long for those infinitesimal little charges to fill up the input
> capacitance on the first RF stage.
>
> 73,
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> On 5/18/2020 3:08 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
> > LOL
> >
> > __
> > Clay Autery, KY5G
> > (318) 518-1389
> >
> > On 05/18/20 14:57, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
> >> Or you can do what I did with my K3: burn up a static drain resistor on
> >> your antenna entrance panel, decide that the smell is coming from the
> >> K4, take it completely to pieces to try to find the burned
> >> component, and then -- after discovering what actually happened -- put
> >> it all back together again.
> >>
> >> 73,
> >> Victor, 4X6GP
> >> Rehovot, Israel
> >> Formerly K2VCO
> >> CWops no. 5
> >> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Found: P3

[Jim McDonald]

I use 1920 X 1080 on a 22" monitor, and it looks great.

Jim N7US

-Original Message-

P3SVGA Video/FFT option in NOT a "VGA card" This is one of the most common 
misunderstandings about Elecraft products, partially a result of an 
uninformative Elecraft web site, poor marketing and a poor choice of part 
number that reinforces the widespread misunderstanding about the functionality 
of the P3SVGA option. 

The P3SVGA 2048 point FFT processor provides much higher frequency resolution 
per dot on a larger screen. The P3 built-in display has a
480x272 resolution while the P3SVGA resolution is 1440x900. 

N6TV's web site is far more informative than any P3SVGA performance related 
information available on the Elecraft web site. See slides 11 and 12: 

www.contestuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/12-N6TV_Dayton_2019_Using_Waterfall_Displays.pdf
 


73 
Frank 
W3LPL 


- Original Message -

From: "Phil Hystad via Elecraft"  
To: ae...@carolinaheli.com 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:02:06 PM 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Found: P3 

How about building your own… 

https://eater.net/vga  

73, phil, K7PEH 


> On Feb 18, 2020, at 9:54 AM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote: 
> 
> Thank you very much! I should have it connected and going before the end of 
> the week. 
> 
> 
> 
> I am wondering if it's a good idea to buy a pre-owned VGA card for the P3, 
> that is of course if I can find one. 
> 
> 
> 
> 73 
> 
> De AE4PB 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] QRO - KPA500 Failure

[Jim McDonald]

Elecraft self-insures on outbound shipments (i.e., shipments from Elecraft
to customer).  That means they accept the responsibility of carrier loss or
damage because their history of loss/damage has been low.

The fact that they self-insure doesn't cover shipments to them unless the
company is paying for the shipping, as is the case with a warranty return,
I believe.  Their shipping instructions for repair returns out of warranty
recommend the customer insure the shipment.

I received about a 25% discount from UPS when I shipped my KPA1500 a couple
of months ago due to my membership in a professional society.  You might
check for similar discounts if you have any similar memberships.

Jim N7US

On Thu, Feb 6, 2020, 3:28 PM Hisashi T Fujinaka  wrote:

> I'm not sure who asked the question first, but check your email from
> Elecraft support about shipping. I was told Elecraft self-insures, so my
> shipping of my KPA1500 amp from Portland, OR to the mothership was
> around $20.
>
> On Thu, 6 Feb 2020, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote:
>
> > While also not cheap in shipping and insurance (ask me how I know?) that
> > is often the better choice.
> >
> > Rick, NK7I
>
> --
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> BSEE + BSChem + BAEnglish + MSCS + $2.50 = coffee
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Kpod Tuning Knob

[Jim McDonald]

I bought a set of the original, weighted knobs with the metal insert and
dimple in ball bearings on the larger knob.

i used them on my K3 but moved the larger knob to my K-Pod when I got my
K3S.  I am not using the smaller one now.

I like the knob on the K-Pod a lot.  I use the K-Pod more than the knobs on
the radio, and it allows me to use the larger, weighted knob for both VFOs
and RIT.

Jim N7US

On Sun, Jan 26, 2020 at 3:39 PM Mike VE3YF  wrote:

> Hi:
>
> Has anyone tried using one of the CNC Weighted Tuning Knobs on their
> KPod. I rarely use the Main VFO on my K3S and thinking of moving the
> aftermarket CNC knob to the Kpod. Good or bad would like to hear your
> experience or recommendations.
>
> --
>
> *73 De Mike*
> *VE3YF
>
> --
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Re: [Elecraft] Reflector email problems

[Jim McDonald]

I have found the same since switching to Gmail.  I had heard of it
happening with Gmail before, but am surprised it's happening to me because
I'm now forwarding from my regular email to Gmail and am sending through
qth.com servers, not Gmail.

Jim N7US

On Mon, Nov 18, 2019, 10:42 AM Doug Turnbull  wrote:

> Kevin,
>  I never see e-mail which I have sent into the reflector come back to
> me.I do however find that my questions or comments are replied to.
>  For
> me it is normal not to see what had been sent in.   Perhaps this is true
> for
> others as well.
>
> 73 Doug EI2CN
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp
> Sent: 17 November 2019 19:16
> To: kevinr
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reflector email problems
>
> Yes ...
>
> 73
>
> On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 12:15 kevinr  wrote:
>
> > Were you able to see my net announcement either from last night or today?
> >
> > 73,   Kevin.
> >
> >
> > On 11/17/19 11:07 AM, Rose wrote:
> > > FWIW, I'm not aware of missing postings, including yours.
> > >
> > > All appears normal here.
> > >
> > > 73
> > >
> > > Ken - K0PP
> > >
> > > On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 12:01 kevinr  > > > wrote:
> > >
> > > I have not seen any of the messages I have sent to the Reflector
> > > posted
> > > in the last two days.
> > >
> > > Is there a problem with the Reflector?
> > >
> > > Kevin.  KD5ONS
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S soundcard after Windows 1809 update

[Jim McDonald]

The K3S line out is missing. 




Jim N7US


Get Outlook for Android







From: Ed W0YK


Sent: Thursday, June 13, 4:42 PM


Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S soundcard after Windows 1809 update


To: Jim N7US, Elecraft Reflector






It just so happens I was at Elecraft a couple hours ago testing a K3/KIO3B with 
a Win10 1903 notebook and a Win7 notebook.  Both saw Line In and Line Out on 
the Codec.




Did Windows possibly disable the Line Out?  Or, is it not even listed?




BTW, is the missing device the K3 LINE OUT  (PC Line In) signal, or the PC Line 
Out (K3 LINE IN) signal?




73,


Ed W0YK




 Original message 


From: Jim N7US  


Date: 6/13/19 12:39 (GMT-08:00) 


To: Elecraft Reflector  


Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S soundcard after Windows 1809 update 




Oops - I meant Windows 10 V. 1903.








Jim N7US








From: Jim N7US  


Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 14:35


To: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net) 


Subject: K3S soundcard after Windows 1809 update








After the update to Windows 1809, Windows isn't seeing the line-out CODEC of


my K3S.  It recognizes the line-in one just fine.  Any suggestions would be


appreciated.  Thanks.








Jim N7US








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Re: [Elecraft] Confessions of grounding

[Jim McDonald]

I use braided copper strap, and my operating desk is about 2' away from the 
wall, so I can walk behind it.


Jim N7US
Sent from Samsung tablet
 Original message From: Leroy Buller  
Date: 10/12/18  11:47 AM  (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: 
[Elecraft] Confessions of grounding 
Ok, I just rebuilt my station and wonder how many of you actually ground
your K3 or your rig?  I have the amp and tuner grounded, but I find
grounding the K3 somewhat difficult.  Why?  Getting my fat ham fingers to
the rear if the rig and tighting up the knurled knob with stiff wire is
quite infuriating.  All the connecting cables are in the way and it just
trips my trigger.  Then being able to reach over all the doodads and
geegaws to attach ground is a frustration of mine.  Many years ago it was
good practice to use solid wire but now i see others using braid.  Stiff
wire adds to my frustration.   So, for my mental health I would like some
suggestions or ideas how best to deal with this.  I know...suck it up.
There has got to be a better way.

Lee K0WA
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Re: [Elecraft] K3_EZ Installation

[Jim McDonald]

Sorry, I meant TX EQ.

Jim N7US

-Original Message-

I noticed some bugs with that version of K3_EZ.  I think they were in saving
TQ EQ settings, but I don't remember for sure.  The 2005 or 2007 versions
didn't have those bugs.

I believe the developer is a SK.

Jim N7US


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Re: [Elecraft] K3_EZ Installation

[Jim McDonald]

I noticed some bugs with that version of K3_EZ.  I think they were in saving TQ 
EQ settings, but I don't remember for sure.  The 2005 or 2007 versions didn't 
have those bugs.

I believe the developer is a SK.

Jim N7US

-Original Message-


I will submit that if this is required by ANY software, that it isn't packaged 
correctly.  An elevated installer should be used and installing as admin is 
generally a really bad idea.  There are a few exceptions only.  Install 
normally, K3_EZ will install correctly.


Rick nhc


On 9/30/2018 4:07 PM, Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft wrote:
> You may have to right-click the .exe file and run as administrator
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 30, 2018, at 5:04 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
>>
>> Dick,
>>
>> I would recommend you unzip it to a new folder and then run the setup.exe.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>>> On 9/30/2018 4:37 PM, Dick Dickinson wrote:
>>> I'm on a recent Windows 10 fresh build.  I'm not quite comprehending 
>>> the installation process for K3_EZ V8.
>>> I have a zipped file which contains an a setup.exe, 
>>> K3_EZ.application and a folder of Application Files.  Further inside 
>>> the Application Files folder is another, K3_EZ_2_0_0_7 folder which 
>>> contains K3_EZ.application, a Resources folder and several .deploy file and 
>>> one .manifest file.
>>> It is not clear to me where to unzip the original K3_EZ_V2008.zip 
>>> folder to and precisely what to do with the contents.
>>> What I've done so far seems to yield failure.  I do have .NET 2.0 
>>> and .NET
>>> 3.0 (combined as .NET 3.5, I believe) installed.

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Re: [Elecraft] UPS Can Be a Noise Source

[Jim McDonald]

I forgot to add that the manual says it produces a sine wave.

73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-

I have an APC SmartUPS 700, which I bought many years ago from
http://www.refurbups.com/.  The manual says it's certified as Class B.


73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


On 8/31/2017 11:35 AM, Tox wrote:
> I had a couple racks of APC
> SmartUPS 2000 units with daisychained batteries to give extended 
> holdup to a couple of racks of telecom and server hw. No clue how RF 
> noisy those units are, though.

All of the APC units for which I've seen spec sheets are FCC Part 15 Class A
(the industrial spec, ILLEGAL to sell for residential use, roughly 20 dB
worse than Class B).

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] UPS Can Be a Noise Source

[Jim McDonald]

I have an APC SmartUPS 700, which I bought many years ago from 
http://www.refurbups.com/.  The manual says it's certified as Class B.


73,  Jim N7US

-Original Message-


On 8/31/2017 11:35 AM, Tox wrote:
> I had a couple racks of APC
> SmartUPS 2000 units with daisychained batteries to give extended 
> holdup to a couple of racks of telecom and server hw. No clue how RF 
> noisy those units are, though.

All of the APC units for which I've seen spec sheets are FCC Part 15 Class A
(the industrial spec, ILLEGAL to sell for residential use, roughly 20 dB
worse than Class B).

73, Jim K9YC

j...@n7us.net

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Heil HM-10 Dual

[Jim McDonald]

I have the HM10 Dual and HC4 headsets.  They do NOT need the bias.  I've used 
the HC4 with and without TXEQ; both are fine.  

Jim N7US
Sent from my iPad


On Apr 17, 2017, at 11:00 PM, Matt Zilmer  wrote:

That depends on the mic itself.  The HC4- and HC5-based mics need bias ON, but 
don't know about the others (HC6?). Donis correct about the gain range setting. 
 Both elements are low output, so use HIGH.

z


> On 4/17/2017 8:44 PM, Steve Wilson via Elecraft wrote:
> OK. And the bias setting?
> Thanks, Steve
> 
>   From: Don Wilhelm 
>  To: Steve Wilson ; "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
> 
>  Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 8:35 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Heil HM-10 Dual
>Steve,
> 
> Heil is giving out erroneous information.  The low output Heil
> microphones require setting the K3 mic gain range to HIGH.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 4/17/2017 11:14 PM, Steve Wilson via Elecraft wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I setup a K3, that my godfather is borrowing, while his Kenwood is off the 
>> air. I reviewed the webpage on the Heil Sound website here: 
>> https://heilsound.com/heil-amateur-radio/support/dsp-settings/all-things-elecraft/
>>   Unfortunately, the page refers to the mic with regard to the front panel 
>> setting, but does not specifically refer to the mic model with respect to 
>> the mic gain and mic bias settings. I sent an email to Heil Sound suggesting 
>> that the missing detail be added for this particular mic. But thought I'd 
>> ask here, in case anyone knew the answer. I deduced that the setting should 
>> be Front Panel, Low, No Bias, but am not 100% sure about that!
> 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ

[Jim McDonald]

I've thought the same, though I see that his QRZ page was updated in June.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


I have sent Mr. COLEMAN, N2BC,  several emails over the past couple of 
years with regard to K3-EZ.   To which I received no responses.  His QRZ 
page is still up.
I fear he is either no longer interested in amateur radio,  incapacitated in
some fashion,  or become a silent key.
73 -  Jim AC0E

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ

[Jim McDonald]

The developer is N2BC.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


Anyone have the source code?

 Original message 

The most recent file in that distro is from April 22, 2012. It might not be 
defunct, but it does not appear to be maintained, with no releases in 4.5 years.

wunder
K6WRU


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 paired with AL-1500?

[Jim McDonald]

The Alpha Delta switch that I use on the output of my KPA500 and 87A grounds
unused connectors.  Thus my KPA500's antenna port is grounded if I am using
the 87A and vice versa.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-

A pair of the Tohtsu CX-600NL relays from Surplus Sales of Nebraska

should work just fine.  It would likely take a pair of transfer relays
- one on the input and one on the output of the amplifiers to do the same
thing.

The only advantage of transfer relays is that the unused amplifier could be
kept terminated in a dummy load.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 10/23/2016 4:59 AM, Edward R Cole wrote:
> Not sure this would work for your application, but I recently 
> installed a DowKey 412-2301 Transfer Relay in my 6m system to switch 
> in my Harris 1kW 6m amp or to bypass it.  Might require a couple 
> relays for this to work with two amplifiers.
> http://www.kl7uw.com/2016_Station.jpg
>
> The DowKey relay is rated to 2000w at 6m.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 paired with AL-1500?

[Jim McDonald]

I key my KPA500 through the aux cable from the K3 and my 87A through my
microKEYER II.  Only one amplifier is powered on at a time.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-

I key the KPA500 and Titan in parallel, but only the one that gets RF
transmits. :)  I can do that because the two amps use the same keying logic
and the amp key line feeds a transistor.

73, Jim K9YC

On Sat,10/22/2016 5:28 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
> How do you control which amp's relay engages during TX?


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 paired with AL-1500?

[Jim McDonald]

I have a KPA500/KAT500 and an 87A/ATR-30 tuner connected to my K3.  Not
important, but I have an Array Solutions Power Master II wattmeter with two
couplers connected to the amplifiers' outputs.

My approach is pretty low tech.  I have the 87A connected to the K3's ANT2
port and the KPA500 connected to ANT1.  I use an Alpha Delta manual coax
switch to switch my only antenna coax between the two amplifiers.  (I
considered using a spare Daiwa switch but it's not rated at 1500W.)  I
looked up the inter-port isolation for the antenna switch when I connected
it, and it seemed adequate, but I don't remember the specs.  

The only thing that's a bit fancy is a macro I did recently to use in my
K-Pod.  I don't switch amplifiers often so I used two press-and-hold buttons
on the K-Pod.

KPA500MN058;MP123;MN081;UP;MN255;AN1; 

87A   MN058;MP000;MN081;UP;MN255;AN2;

You can either look through the K3 Programmer's Reference Manual if you want
the mental exercise or read my notes below:

MN058 - menu

MP123 - sets K3's tune power to 15W (just my preference).

MP000 - sets K3 tune power to NOR (not per band)

MN081 - toggles between per band power for the KPA500 or NOR for the 87A. 

MN255 - exits the menu

AN1/AN2 - selects antenna 1 or 2.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-

I'm considering adding a bigger amp to the shack. I'd like to continue to
use the KPA/KAT combo for quick hits and the bigger amp if/when needed. So
I'd like to make it convenient to switch between them.

The people I've talked to so far actually move coax to make the switch. I'd
like to avoid that.

I'd need to switch the K3s output from the KPA to the AL1500 and obviously
switch the outputs as well.

Obviously I'd also need to set the non-KPA power out of the K3 to the per
band power needed by the AL1500. I seldom run 100w so that wouldn't be a big
deal.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has done this without screwing/unscrewing
UHF connectors.

Extra credit for idiot proofing. ;-)

73

jim ab3cv


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 SWR/Tuner Utility

[Jim McDonald]

My computer is running the pre-anniversary edition of Windows 10 Professional.

 

I just started K3_EZ V2.0.0.8, and it works fine.  I forget features of that 
version seemed to have bugs, but I also have an older edition installed as 
well.  It may have a problem saving TX/RX EQ settings, but I'm not sure.

 

I always liked the program, which was developed by N2BC.  It hasn’t been 
updated for a long time.

 

For those not familiar with it, here’s a summary of the features from the help 
file:

 

Overview:  K3EZ is designed to provide the following basic functions:

*A simple frequency ‘Stacking’ function with most of the K3 front panel 
buttons available to ‘click and change’

*An easy to use frequency memory database

*An easy to use graphic display and Set and Get of RX and TX Equalizers 
with a saved setting database

*Basic K3 information (COM port, Firmware levels, installed options, 
filters, etc.)

*A formatted and functionally organized display of the majority of the K3 
CONFIG settings

*An easy to use K3 Command Utility, formats K3 responses in ASCII or HEX

*SWR Scan function to sample and graph SWR

With the exception of the K3 RX and TX equalizers, the program DOES NOT change 
K3 CONFIG settings.  It does provide easy to use access to the settings, but 
YOU make the changes!

 

73, Jim N7US

 

 

-Original Message-



 

Has anyone gotten K3 EZ to run under Windows 10?  It worked fine for me under 
Windows 7 but no luck on Windows 10.  Thanks.

 

NWØM  Mitch

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Macro Question

[Jim McDonald]

I don't see the UPMN097 or DNMN097 in the Programmer's Reference.

I use the same macro to toggle the speakers on or off:

MN097;UP;MN255;

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


Hi Paul: 

Try this:

SWH14;UPMN097;SWT14
Enters the Config Menu, enables spkr+phones, leaves config menu. 

SWH14;DNMN097;SWT14
Enters Config menu, disables spkr+phones, leaves config menu. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-

In my K3 I have SPKR+PH set to YES, and sometime ago Iassigned a macro to
PF2 that allows me to switch the speaker either on or off, even though Ihave
headphones plugged in. But I'll be darn if I can remember or figure outnow,
what the macro cmd would be so I can assign the same action to a
K-Podbutton. Can someone help?
73Paulkc2nyu
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[Elecraft] [K3] Firmware V 5.38

[Jim McDonald]

Does anyone have a copy of K3 firmware V. 5.38 that I could have?  Thanks
very much.

 

73, Jim N7US

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??

[Jim McDonald]

I installed the newest K3 firmware, 5.54, reset DXLab, MMTTY, and the K3 to 
2125 and still get the 850 Hz error when transferring a spot from SpotCollector 
to the radio.

I changed all back to low tones, 1225/1445, and get the same error.

Tony, K4QE, reported that he had the problem until he reverted back to K3 
firmware release, 5.38, so the firmware must be the problem.

I need the newer firmware for my K-Pod, so I'll live with the apparent defect 
RTTY in 5.54 until it's resolved.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-

Got it.  I installed the newest Beta, and it didn't fix the 850 Hz shift 
problem, so I need to experiment some more.

Jim N7US
Sent from Outlook on my iPad

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Jim,
You are remembering it incorrectly.  The 1, 2, 5, and 10 buttons only turn on 
SPLIT.
73, Tony K4QE
On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Jim McDonald <j...@n7us.net> wrote:
Joe,

-

The pitch in the K3 is still set to 1275 for my 1275/1445 low tones, and WW 
still has the Mark Offset of -1275 and an Optimal Offset of 1360.

I'm referring to the buttons 1, 2, 5, and 10 above the frequency in the VFO B 
panel of Commander.  They do still turn on split in the radio and offset the 
VFO B frequency correctly.  I thought they were also supposed to turn on my 
subreceiver and check the Dual receive box in the VFO A panel.  Maybe I am not 
remembering that correctly.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


> In DXLab, when I click on RTTY DX spot in SpotCollector the K3 changes 
> the frequency in the K3 but it's 850 Hz higher than the frequency that 
> DXLab sends to the radio. I'm using K3 FSK D with
> 1275/1445 tones, NOT AFSK.

An 850 Hz offset *sounds like* either your K3 or WinWarbler has been reset to 
2125/2295 Hz.  *CHECK BOTH* "Pitch" in the K3 and "Mark Offset"/"Optimal 
Offset" in the FSK panel of WinWarbler's Configuration dialog.

> I don't know if my other problem is attributable to the firmware 
> either. DXLab's rig control module, Commander, has a nice feature 
> (activated by clicking on a button in the VFO B panel) that will 
> switch the radio to split and turn on the subreceiver (called "dual 
> receive" in Commander). It used to do both of those but now only turns 
> on split but not the subreceiver.

I've used DXLab Suite (Commander) for years with the K3 and do not know what 
button in the VFO B panel to which you refer.  There are
*two* check boxes in the VFO A panel - one turns split on/off (equivalent to 
holding A -> B on the K3 front panel) and the other turns the Sub RX on/Off 
(equivalent to tapping Sub on the K3 front panel).

I'm using FW 5.52 at present and all radio control features of DXLab Suite work 
just the same as they have in prior versions of the K3 firmware.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 10/1/2016 12:33 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
> I installed K3 FW 5.50 to use my K-Pod, which I like very much.  I 
> have a couple of weird problems using DXLab now that I can't explain 
> and wonder if the new FW might be related.
>
>
>
> In DXLab, when I click on RTTY DX spot in SpotCollector the K3 changes 
> the frequency in the K3 but it's 850 Hz higher than the frequency that 
> DXLab sends to the radio.  I'm using K3 FSK D with 1275/1445 tones, 
> NOT
AFSK.
>
>
>
> I don't know if my other problem is attributable to the firmware either.
> DXLab's rig control module, Commander, has a nice feature (activated 
> by clicking on a button in the VFO B panel) that will switch the radio 
> to split and turn on the subreceiver (called "dual receive" in 
> Commander).  It used to do both of those but now only turns on split 
> but
not the subreceiver.
>
>
>
> I'd very much appreciate someone also using FW 5.50 and DXLab would 
> check to see if my experience is unique to me or not.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> 73, Jim N7US

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??

[Jim McDonald]

Got it.  I installed the newest Beta, and it didn't fix the 850 Hz shift 
problem, so I need to experiment some more.

Jim N7US
Sent from Outlook on my iPad

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From: Anthony Scandurra <anthony.scandu...@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 1, 2016 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??
To: Jim McDonald <j...@n7us.net>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, Joe Subich, W4TV 
<li...@subich.com>


Jim,
You are remembering it incorrectly.  The 1, 2, 5, and 10 buttons only turn on 
SPLIT.
73, Tony K4QE
On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Jim McDonald <j...@n7us.net> wrote:
Joe,

The pitch in the K3 is still set to 1275 for my 1275/1445 low tones, and WW
still has the Mark Offset of -1275 and an Optimal Offset of 1360.

I'm referring to the buttons 1, 2, 5, and 10 above the frequency in the VFO
B panel of Commander.  They do still turn on split in the radio and offset
the VFO B frequency correctly.  I thought they were also supposed to turn on
my subreceiver and check the Dual receive box in the VFO A panel.  Maybe I
am not remembering that correctly.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Subich, W4TV
Sent: October 01, 2016 07:24
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??


> In DXLab, when I click on RTTY DX spot in SpotCollector the K3 changes
> the frequency in the K3 but it's 850 Hz higher than the frequency that
> DXLab sends to the radio. I'm using K3 FSK D with
> 1275/1445 tones, NOT AFSK.

An 850 Hz offset *sounds like* either your K3 or WinWarbler has been reset
to 2125/2295 Hz.  *CHECK BOTH* "Pitch" in the K3 and "Mark Offset"/"Optimal
Offset" in the FSK panel of WinWarbler's Configuration dialog.

> I don't know if my other problem is attributable to the firmware
> either. DXLab's rig control module, Commander, has a nice feature
> (activated by clicking on a button in the VFO B panel) that will
> switch the radio to split and turn on the subreceiver (called "dual
> receive" in Commander). It used to do both of those but now only turns
> on split but not the subreceiver.

I've used DXLab Suite (Commander) for years with the K3 and do not know what
button in the VFO B panel to which you refer.  There are
*two* check boxes in the VFO A panel - one turns split on/off (equivalent to
holding A -> B on the K3 front panel) and the other turns the Sub RX on/Off
(equivalent to tapping Sub on the K3 front panel).

I'm using FW 5.52 at present and all radio control features of DXLab Suite
work just the same as they have in prior versions of the K3 firmware.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 10/1/2016 12:33 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
> I installed K3 FW 5.50 to use my K-Pod, which I like very much.  I
> have a couple of weird problems using DXLab now that I can't explain
> and wonder if the new FW might be related.
>
>
>
> In DXLab, when I click on RTTY DX spot in SpotCollector the K3 changes
> the frequency in the K3 but it's 850 Hz higher than the frequency that
> DXLab sends to the radio.  I'm using K3 FSK D with 1275/1445 tones, NOT
AFSK.
>
>
>
> I don't know if my other problem is attributable to the firmware either.
> DXLab's rig control module, Commander, has a nice feature (activated
> by clicking on a button in the VFO B panel) that will switch the radio
> to split and turn on the subreceiver (called "dual receive" in
> Commander).  It used to do both of those but now only turns on split but
not the subreceiver.
>
>
>
> I'd very much appreciate someone also using FW 5.50 and DXLab would
> check to see if my experience is unique to me or not.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> 73, Jim N7US

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??

[Jim McDonald]

Joe,

The pitch in the K3 is still set to 1275 for my 1275/1445 low tones, and WW
still has the Mark Offset of -1275 and an Optimal Offset of 1360.

I'm referring to the buttons 1, 2, 5, and 10 above the frequency in the VFO
B panel of Commander.  They do still turn on split in the radio and offset
the VFO B frequency correctly.  I thought they were also supposed to turn on
my subreceiver and check the Dual receive box in the VFO A panel.  Maybe I
am not remembering that correctly.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Subich, W4TV
Sent: October 01, 2016 07:24
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??


> In DXLab, when I click on RTTY DX spot in SpotCollector the K3 changes 
> the frequency in the K3 but it's 850 Hz higher than the frequency that 
> DXLab sends to the radio. I'm using K3 FSK D with
> 1275/1445 tones, NOT AFSK.

An 850 Hz offset *sounds like* either your K3 or WinWarbler has been reset
to 2125/2295 Hz.  *CHECK BOTH* "Pitch" in the K3 and "Mark Offset"/"Optimal
Offset" in the FSK panel of WinWarbler's Configuration dialog.

> I don't know if my other problem is attributable to the firmware 
> either. DXLab's rig control module, Commander, has a nice feature 
> (activated by clicking on a button in the VFO B panel) that will 
> switch the radio to split and turn on the subreceiver (called "dual 
> receive" in Commander). It used to do both of those but now only turns 
> on split but not the subreceiver.

I've used DXLab Suite (Commander) for years with the K3 and do not know what
button in the VFO B panel to which you refer.  There are
*two* check boxes in the VFO A panel - one turns split on/off (equivalent to
holding A -> B on the K3 front panel) and the other turns the Sub RX on/Off
(equivalent to tapping Sub on the K3 front panel).

I'm using FW 5.52 at present and all radio control features of DXLab Suite
work just the same as they have in prior versions of the K3 firmware.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 10/1/2016 12:33 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
> I installed K3 FW 5.50 to use my K-Pod, which I like very much.  I 
> have a couple of weird problems using DXLab now that I can't explain 
> and wonder if the new FW might be related.
>
>
>
> In DXLab, when I click on RTTY DX spot in SpotCollector the K3 changes 
> the frequency in the K3 but it's 850 Hz higher than the frequency that 
> DXLab sends to the radio.  I'm using K3 FSK D with 1275/1445 tones, NOT
AFSK.
>
>
>
> I don't know if my other problem is attributable to the firmware either.
> DXLab's rig control module, Commander, has a nice feature (activated 
> by clicking on a button in the VFO B panel) that will switch the radio 
> to split and turn on the subreceiver (called "dual receive" in 
> Commander).  It used to do both of those but now only turns on split but
not the subreceiver.
>
>
>
> I'd very much appreciate someone also using FW 5.50 and DXLab would 
> check to see if my experience is unique to me or not.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> 73, Jim N7US

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[Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??

[Jim McDonald]

I installed K3 FW 5.50 to use my K-Pod, which I like very much.  I have a
couple of weird problems using DXLab now that I can't explain and wonder if
the new FW might be related.

 

In DXLab, when I click on RTTY DX spot in SpotCollector the K3 changes the
frequency in the K3 but it's 850 Hz higher than the frequency that DXLab
sends to the radio.  I'm using K3 FSK D with 1275/1445 tones, NOT AFSK.

 

I don't know if my other problem is attributable to the firmware either.
DXLab's rig control module, Commander, has a nice feature (activated by
clicking on a button in the VFO B panel) that will switch the radio to split
and turn on the subreceiver (called "dual receive" in Commander).  It used
to do both of those but now only turns on split but not the subreceiver.

 

I'd very much appreciate someone also using FW 5.50 and DXLab would check to
see if my experience is unique to me or not.

 

Thanks.

 

73, Jim N7US

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft, Thank you for having a display at W9DXCC

[Jim McDonald]

I would like to echo Mike's comments.  Elecraft is very supportive of its 
customers and gatherings such as W9DXCC.  I appreciate the effort and cost that 
went into attending W9DXCC and providing raffle prizes.

Jim N7US
Sent from Outlook on my iPad

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From: Michael Rosenberg 
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 3:02 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft, Thank you for having a display at W9DXCC
To:  


Just wanted to take a couple of minutes to drop a line and say thank you for 
having a booth at W9DXCC this weekend.  It was great to meet Dave S. and see 
the KX2 in person.  I appreciate your making the effort to come to these 
smaller regional gatherings and bring the full line of products, answer 
questions and let us check everything out.


Also, many thanks for being a contributor of raffle prizes.


Best 73s


Mike

N9YB

KX3 #8017
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Jim McDonald]

This is explained better in KE7X's book, specifically the Memories section.
The Frequency Memory Editor program makes it easy to load the K3's memories.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-
I originally missed band stacking registers that I was used to before I got
my K3 in 2009, but I use work-arounds.

Two options:

1) Use the MEM 0-9 set to BAND SEL.  Then use the K3 Frequency Memory Editor
program to load memories for memories 0-9 and each band.  For instance, I
have the numeric keypad set:

1   160M
280M
340M
420M
515M
610M
730M
817M
912M
0 6M

Then, for each band M1 is set to a CW frequency, M2 is set to a RTTY
frequency, M3 is SSB, and M4 is JT65.

I'm used to it so I press M->V 4 to go to (the last frequency on) 20M.  Then
I press M->V M2 if I want to go to the RTTY frequency (with AGC, DATA MD,
bandwidth settings, etc.) on 20M I have programmed into that memory.

2) Much easier is to use a program like DXLab with its Commander rig control
module that includes 100 memories including mode, etc.  Clicking on a
cluster spot will QSY the radio and set the mode properly too.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


This is one of the few things that annoys me about my K3S. I work a lot of
digital modes and switching back and forth between CW, SSB and Data is a
pain because of this.

On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 4:45 PM, Ian White  wrote:

> This is a nice macro, but it's mostly a patch for a long-standing 
> firmware bug - namely that, on returning to a data sub-mode on any 
> particular band, the IF center frequency and bandwidth have often been 
> changed to something quite inappropriate.

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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Jim McDonald]

I originally missed band stacking registers that I was used to before I got
my K3 in 2009, but I use work-arounds.

Two options:

1) Use the MEM 0-9 set to BAND SEL.  Then use the K3 Frequency Memory Editor
program to load memories for memories 0-9 and each band.  For instance, I
have the numeric keypad set:

1   160M
280M
340M
420M
515M
610M
730M
817M
912M
0 6M

Then, for each band M1 is set to a CW frequency, M2 is set to a RTTY
frequency, M3 is SSB, and M4 is JT65.

I'm used to it so I press M->V 4 to go to (the last frequency on) 20M.  Then
I press M->V M2 if I want to go to the RTTY frequency (with AGC, DATA MD,
bandwidth settings, etc.) on 20M I have programmed into that memory.

2) Much easier is to use a program like DXLab with its Commander rig control
module that includes 100 memories including mode, etc.  Clicking on a
cluster spot will QSY the radio and set the mode properly too.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


This is one of the few things that annoys me about my K3S. I work a lot of
digital modes and switching back and forth between CW, SSB and Data is a
pain because of this.

On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 4:45 PM, Ian White  wrote:

> This is a nice macro, but it's mostly a patch for a long-standing 
> firmware bug - namely that, on returning to a data sub-mode on any 
> particular band, the IF center frequency and bandwidth have often been 
> changed to something quite inappropriate.
>

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod and Marcos

[Jim McDonald]

I use several with DXLab's Commander rig control module.  They use standard
K3 commands so could be used with a K-Pod.  They are in the Files area of
the Yahoo Group for DXLab.  I believe you need to be a member of that Yahoo
Group to access them; they are at http://tinyurl.com/q5lqaa4 .

The ones I use in Commander include, Spot, VOX, Tune (at 15W, then back to
full power), speakers on/off, TX test, one to adjust the tuning rate using
CONFIG:VFO CTS, one to select two different mics, one on the front and one
connected to the back, each with different TX settings, front/rear panel mic
selection, and another to do a "reverse split."

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-
Hi,

As I sit awaiting the K-Pod I'm looking for possible uses of it
beyond the remote tuning knob. .  Suddenly 16 possible selections will be
available 
with the TAP or HOLD functions of the PB switches .So far I have seven  
potential uses  with 2 still at the K3 using the PF buttons.  A lot of
potential will be sitting unused.

 Looking back Fred, KE7X proposed a macro repository and it still
exists
here:

http://www.ke7x.com/home/k3-macro-repository

It is certainly underutilized.   Another source is Dave's, NK7Z. keyboard
project:

http://nk7z.net/adding-an-external-keypad-to-the-k3/

A Google search reveals more macro's.   But not any central location. The
value  
of a central location is not entirely in preventing reinventing the wheel.
There are many clever individuals on this list and the real value of a
repository is in the "Aha" moment of "Why didn't I think of that.".

I'd love to see a central location.  It may be Elecraft could host it.
Possibly with 2 areas. Elecraft checked for all models and unchecked user
submitted 
macro's.   Elecraft hosting surely would be a value added to their product 
line.  A concept from the new KX2 may be adaptable to a K3/K3S. But sharing
is required.

73,

Bob

K2TKex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 DVR

[Jim McDonald]

Yes, I've used them in N1MM+ and DXLab's Commander; they work well.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-

Hello,


Has anyone ever successfully used these CAT commands with WriteLog?  I'm
trying to minimize the amount of times I have to reach for the M1 button by
using a function key on the keyboard.  

*   Cat Macro strings used to play back Radio # 1 internal K3 CW/data
messages or DVR voice keyer messages 

*   M1 = {CAT1ASC SWT21;}
*   M2 = {CAT1ASC SWT31;}
*   M3 = {CAT1ASC SWT35;}
*   M4 = {CAT1ASC SWT39;}

73,

John

N2HMM

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Feature Requests

[Jim McDonald]

I see in the K3 & KX3 Programmer's Reference (page 16) that the AGC
threshold, MN044 or MP044, is accessible via software.  I have what DXLab
calls user-defined sliders for AF and RF gain and power; maybe a similar
slider could be created for AGC threshold.  Or maybe a stepped macro for the
radio or the K-Pod could be developed.



73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-

I'm not sure if this is on the list of requested firmware features, so I'll
mention it here just in case:

Request 1: I'd like to be able to adjust the RX filter shift/width while
transmitting.  I often take a moment to assess things like passband, RIT,
etc. when CQing during a contest, and if I'm extensively using the narrowest
filter/shift to dig out weak signals, I like to revert to a wider passband
for the next QSO.  While I know I could do this using a CAT command, I'd
like to be able to do it using the knob.

Request 2:  After using a Flex Maestro there is one clever feature that I
think the K3 could incorporate via a small firmware change.  The Maestro has
a front panel knob that adjusts the AGC threshold.  I find this useful
because in some band conditions turning the knob feels like it makes a big
improvement (different signal levels, static, etc.).  I'd like to request
that one of the K3's front-panel encoders be optionally made to adjust AGC
threshold. Perhaps VFOB or the RIT knob -- perhaps both RIT and XIT lights
could come on when that knob was in AGC THRESH mode.   (maybe a knob on the
K-Pod could be assigned to this as well... I don't own one yet).

73,
Matt NQ6N

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[Elecraft] K3 frequency memory labels missing

[Jim McDonald]

Just did that, Dick, and no change.

73, Jim N7US



-Original Message-


You need to install all the files that came with that firmware version. The
FPF file and MCU file are coordinated.

Try installing all firmware instead of just the MCU.

73 de Dick, K6KR


-Original Message-

I don't know if it's related to updating my K3 with MCU 05.38, but I now
have a problem with the display.

After pressing M->V, the VFO B displays gibberish for all memories rather
than the label assigned in the Frequency Memory Editor program.

73, Jim N7US



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[Elecraft] K3 frequency memory labels missing

[Jim McDonald]

I don't know if it's related to updating my K3 with MCU 05.38, but I now
have a problem with the display.

After pressing M->V, the VFO B displays gibberish for all memories rather
than the label assigned in the Frequency Memory Editor program.

73, Jim N7US




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Re: [Elecraft] Macro Library Repository and K3/K3S/KX3 Utility Programs

[Jim McDonald]

Why not upload them to the Elecraft_K3 Yahoo Group files area?

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/files

I and others uploaded several K3 user-defined controls for DXLab's Commander 
rig control module to the DXLab Yahoo Group Files area a few years ago.  
Commander allow many more macros than the buttons on the radio do, and they can 
be executed by pressing a mouse button or an F-key.  I think it's pretty easy 
to create them in Commander.

You can download them and use them without rekeying them.

Information on Commander user-defined controls (sequences and sliders) is 
available at:
http://www.dxlabsuite.com/commander/Help/CommandSequences.htm .

73, Jim N7US



-Original Message-


Since macros are only text files, I personally have no need of fancy 
functionality in a library or utility.  The current Elecraft K3 utility works 
beautifully.

So for me, a simple Web site (or shared Google doc) listing macro examples is 
all the functionality that I think is needed.

73, Barry N1EU

On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 12:17 PM, Phil Hystad  wrote:

> The recent comments regarding Wayne’s new Noise Blanker experiment 
> reminded me of something I wanted to suggest awhile back but forgot 
> all about it.
>
> This has to do with Macros and command sequences used to program or 
> alter some specific setting in a temporary (maybe) way.  Many of these 
> are posted here as well as found on some web sites including Elecraft.
>
> But, there is something missing that would be nice.  And, that is a 
> documented library hosted on Elecraft’s web site as well as a utility 
> program feature to automatically download and manage the macro programs.
>
> As a library, the documentation should be embedded in the Macro file 
> itself per a standard format that declares the purpose (brief 
> abstract), more detailed user instructions, and any known side 
> effects.  Also, author’s name and date and maybe a revision history.
>
> The utility programs would include a new feature to download (maybe 
> abstracts or complete macro file) and list available macro programs 
> displaying the brief abstract on the display.  The utility program 
> would allow the user to select macros for download that copy them to a 
> known location on the user’s computer managed by the utility program.  
> Also, this new feature set would support the loading of the macro to the 
> K3/K3S/KX3.
> Actually, a very nice “extra” would be to undo the macro act.  Of 
> course, this could get complicated since a Macro can do anything and 
> many things that should not be done.  But, one way to undo is to 
> automatically save and then allow restoration of the rig settings, say in 
> some kind of test mode.
> Of course, this could be done by the user but it might be faster to do 
> it as part of a test sequence supported by the utility program.
>
> It seems like the only complicate part of this process is setting up a 
> repository and managing it in a way that ensures the integrity of the
> standards: documentation, layout, and anything else.  The enhancements 
> to the utility programs do not seem to be all that hard to do (I am a 
> retired programmer of about 50 years programming experience).
>
> There could be a network of volunteers that accept the new macros to 
> be included and they test and vet those macros per the definition of 
> purpose and the standards set forth for this repository.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher (Revisited)

[Jim McDonald]

Note that Fred said a P3 with the SVGA option.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


Hi David,
I don't know about a keypad but certainly a keyboard works FB.
Happy Hols,
73,
Fred



Hi Fred,
Are you saying it is as simple as adding an external keypad to the P3, then
triggering macros from the P3?
--
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net


On Thu, 2015-12-24 at 15:51 +, Cady, Fred wrote:
> Hi,
> A P3 with the SVGA option can store 50, 124 character macros that can be
executed with a single Ctrl-, Alt-, or Alt-Ctrl-key.  You do have to have a
keyboard attached to the P3 but there are a variety of small wireless
keyboards that work.
> Cheers and Happy Holidays to all,
> Fred KE7X
>
> See www.ke7x.com for all KE7X Elecraft books.

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Re: [Elecraft] any ideals who might have these?

[Jim McDonald]

I've used small, black vinyl caps intended for SO-239 connectors.

Jim N7US
Sent from my iPad


On Dec 11, 2015, at 11:10 PM, KC6CNN  wrote:

I am looking for a cap of some sort that will screw on the microphone
connector on my K3 and my K2. 
I just want some type of cap that will protect it from dust. 
I saw a youtube video of a guy in the UK that had some type of a cap screwed
on his and it looked nice. 
Any ideals of where they got those or who can make them?
Thanks
Gerald - KC6CNN

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ utility

[Jim McDonald]

Here's another location with all three:

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-V-5Vmska0HcHlpQ01jM01zRjQ=shar
ing 

The latest one has some improvements, but has a bug, which I don't remember.
The automatic SWR curve generation is very cool, and I like the ease of
testing different RX and TX EQ settings which can be saved.  I have 2005 and
2008 installed.  The file naming is interesting, as the K3 was introduced at
Visalia in 2007, I think.

The developer, W2BC, was in declining health, and I see the call has been
reassigned, so I assume he's a SK.  I corresponded with him several times,
and he was cordial and helpful.

You can save screenshots of each screen after you scan the radio for each
one.

I use a microKEYER II with my K3 but have an A/B switch to bypass the MKII
and connect the K3 directly to a serial port (actually a Gearmo USB adapter)
when using this program or the K3 Utility program.


73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


Thanks to Mark, WB9CIF, I've got the last three releases of K3_EZ available
here:

http://files.kc9wsj.us/~jschmidt/K3_EZ/

--
Jeff, KC9WSJ
EN52wf

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

[Jim McDonald]

60W equivalent LEDs are $3 for a pack of three at Costco in the Chicago area 
due to an instant rebate from ComEd, the area power company.  I really like 
them, so I need to find a home for my inventory of CFLs.

Jim N7US
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On Sep 25, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:

Hi all,

Some of our friends are putting in large solar arrays that feed power back into 
the electrical grid. I'm looking for something smaller and simpler since our 
electricity use is very low overall.

The reason it's so low is that we've converted all of our lighting to LED. (LED 
bulbs that consume 10 W yet have 60 W equivalent light output relative to 
incandescents are getting remarkably cheap -- 3 for $10 at Home Depot.) 
Consumption goes up when we use the electric range, etc., but that's 
infrequent, and I don't mind paying the city at such times. As for the radios, 
I run 10 W more often than 100 W, and the computers don't use much, either. 

So I figure we could run the house from a 500- to 600-W array most of the time. 
Other requirements:

- I'd like to forego feed-in to the power grid. We don't need to watch our 
meter turn backwards, and with a small array it would turn pretty slowly 
anyway. But I do want city power in parallel when we exceed solar array 
capability.

- I want a backup battery that's sufficient to hold us for a couple of days 
during a blackout. Every once in awhile on a really hot day, city power 
consumption exceeds what's available, and a transformer blows somewhere. Very 
entertaining until you have to go buy ice for the fridge.

Systems that meet the above requirements seem to cost a lot more than the sum 
of the parts. So what I'm looking for is a good source of roll-your-own-solar 
info. I'll hire an electrician to wire up the solar system in parallel with the 
city supply, but I could purchase the components and do most of the 
installation myself.

Any suggestions? Please contact me off-list.

tnx
Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] Heil HC-7 Dynamic Element with K3/0 Setup

[Jim McDonald]

The Heil page suggests LOW not HIGH.  I have, and sometimes use, a PR781,
which is one they mention along with the HC6, and I use LOW.  My settings
for the PR781 are intended to make it more like an HC4, which is what I use
for DXing.  I cut the lows more and emphasized the highs more than Heil's
settings.

Being a retired accountant, I keep Excel files of the mic settings (and
menu/config settings, which are in the Elecraft_K3 yahoo Group files area).
I can email my mic settings file if you want it but you can start with the
Heil settings and experiment.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


I also got one of the Pro 7s.  Up until now I have been strictly CW and this
is my first venture into voice.  There are suggested DSP settings for
Elecraft, but nothing else.  I had to set my MAIN: MIC SEL to high to get an
output; I don't know if that is correct or not.  I am still playing with the
other adjustments..

On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II 
b...@wjschmidt.com wrote:

 You should read this first:

 http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/dsp-settings/125-all-things-elecraft



 Dr. William J. Schmidt - 
 K9HZ-J68HZ-8P6HK-ZF2HZ-PJ4/K9HZ-VP5/K9HZ-PJ2/K9HZ
 email:  b...@wjschmidt.com

 -Original Message-

 Hi Guys,

 I have a brand new Heil Pro-7 Headset with mike, in a snazzy red 
 color. The reports on my audio are terrible, so I must have something 
 setup wrong. The audio is very low, and appears to have some 
 background noise.  My Heil headset with an HC4/HC5 mike element is a 
 little better, but still low, on both elements.

 In contrast, my Elecraft MH-2 mike sounds great and gets great 
 reports. It has much more audio output.

 I am operating remote from Key West using a K3/0 mini and RemoteRig to 
 a K3 located in Maryland.

 I have mike bias on, but on or off makes no difference.

 Thanks for any suggestions.

 73 and Happy Holidays,

 Brian W3BW


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[Elecraft] [K3] TERM error in menu

[Jim McDonald]

A couple of times when changing configuration menu settings, the lower
display shows TERM and the K3 seems to be locked, and I've had to power it
off.  I don't see anything like that in the manual.

73, Jim N7US





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Re: [Elecraft] k3-kat500-pr6-DigiKeyer via 2 Y cable in cascade should be OK ?

[Jim McDonald]

I have two Y-adapters cascaded on the back of the K3:

First Y:

Top Ten Devices Band Decoder (to switch DX Engineering antenna switch on
tower)  PR6

Second Y:

MicroKEYER II (for FSK  PTT)
KPA500 KPAK3AUX cable
 
I connected the wire to the PR6 to pin 11 of the DB15 going to the Top Ten
Devices band decoder.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-


That should be OK but quite the rats nest. :)  I would suggest either an
HD15 breakout board from Winford Engineering or see if you can find one of
the LDG RCA breakout boxes.  I have one of these and it works great for
accessing ACCY connections.

73
Greg


On 5/13/13, ik1bxn ik1...@hotmail.it wrote:
 Hello you all !

 Currently I have my k3 connected via an Y DB15 cable to KAT500 and 
 cable and PR6.
 Now I'm purchasing a MicroHam DigiKeyer that needs to be connected to 
 k3
 DB15 connector too and uses pins 1-4-5 for FSK and PTT.
 At the moment I have no place to plug DigiKeyer DB15 connector to.
 I wonder if it will be correct to purchase an additional Y DB15 and 
 connect it in cascade to the Y I already have.
 The scenario it should be :
 1st Y plugged to k3 and having one end to KAT500 and the 2nd end to 
 feed the 2nd Y.
 2nd Y will feed PR6 at the 1st end and MicroHam DigiKeyer at the 2nd
end.
 Should it be correct ? Should it create any problem or damage ?

 Hoping to have been clear enough, thanks a lot for support

 Best 73

 Giorgio - IK1BXN



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[Elecraft] [K3] Power control sensitivity with KPA500

[Jim McDonald]

I've only had my KPA500 for a couple of weeks.  It seems to have so much
gain that adjusting the K3's power control takes a very fine touch to drive
the amplifier to the desired 500W without overshooting.  It's too easy for
me to add 50W of KPA500 output when I really want, say, 10w or 20W, but
maybe I'm being too finicky.

I normally use the per-band tune menu option so it's only a problem when
adjusting the drive, of course.

I'd appreciate having a K3 menu item to adjust the sensitivity of the power
control.

73, Jim N7US





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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker, Season finale

[Jim McDonald]

This one there sure looks like my Motorola speakers:
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Midland-21-406-Mobile-Speaker/3697658/p
roduct.html 

Though cheaper at 
http://www.amazon.com/Midland-21-406-Amateur-Extension-Speaker/dp/B000246VPM


73, Jim N7US



-Original Message-

On 4/23/2013 2:15 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
 If you want more audio power and wider response range, you can use two 
 passive (or powered) external speakers. The K3 was designed to drive 
 two passive (non-powered) external 4 to 8-ohm speakers such as the 
 KLH970 to quite high volume levels. These speakers are about 8x4x4 
 (HWD), so they are indeed taller than the K3, but they're black and 
 nicely styled and look very nice on either side of the radio. I put 
 mine on a shelf above it.

The KLH970 are a fairly decent value ...  Overstock.com is showing
the KLH970 at $30/pair (factory refurbished).   I've used a similar
pair of Sony B1000 bookshelf speakers (about $50 for the pair at the
time) without any complaints.

73,

... Joe, W4TV




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[Elecraft] PR6 KPA500 summary?

[Jim McDonald]

I haven't paid close enough attention to the PR6/KPA500 postings and would
appreciate guidance on what I need to do.

I recently added a KPA500 to my K3/PR6.  I have two Y-cables connected to my
K3 for my Top Ten Devices band decoder, PR6, the FSK line from my microKEYER
II, and the KPA500.  The PR6 gets power from the K3, though I have a power
supply for other accessories that I could use to power the PR6.

What do I need to change?


73, Jim N7US





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[Elecraft] [OT] Bill Leonard

[Jim McDonald]

He was W2SKE.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Leonard_(journalist)


73, Jim N7US




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Re: [Elecraft] OT--RFI Issue

[Jim McDonald]

http://transition.fcc.gov/ftp/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Databases/documents_collect
ion/1993InterferenceHandbook.pdf 

73, Jim N7US



-Original Message-

On 3/20/2013 11:01 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote:

 The FCC used to send out a packet of information to people who 
 complained explaining in part, that it was probably their equipment 
 that was inadequate.  I don't know if this is still being done.
 Perhaps you could get one.  It sort of breaks the ice.


It's called the TV Interference Handbook - call the FCC Call Center
(or whatever it's called nowadays) at 1-888-CALL-FCC  (225-5322) to see
if it is still in print.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ

[Jim McDonald]

N2BC told me he was looking for someone to pick up the programming but he
apparently didn't do it.

I had a problem with the 2008 version not working with my Windows 7/64
computer to read and set the TX/RX EQ.  The earlier versions worked OK.

73, Jim N7US



-Original Message-


I just loaded the K3 EZ program which appears to be a 2008 version, the last
version (?). I understand the author is an SK.

Anyone have any plans to bring this back or create something similar.?

This could really be a simple way to set up a K3 with radio buttons and
different fields to either fill in or with check-offs for fixed values

...just a thought from a newbie K3 user.

73
Jay
W2IJ 




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Re: [Elecraft] SVGA BOARD FOR THE P3

[Jim McDonald]

Can someone point me to a screenshot with the SVGA display showing decoded
text?  Thanks.

73, Jim N7US


-Original Message-
Hi Paul,

I had the P3 sitting on top of the K3 and I was completely happy. I bought
the SVGA board and am now twice as happy. I can view a wider area (even
though my monitor is only 1280x1024) and the waterfall function is  now
taller and has proven to be far more useful to me than on the P3 alone. 

If you like to view decoded CW, RTTY, or PSK it can display that as well
without losing hardly any screen real estate. I am fond of this feature.
There is also a keyboard input for sending RTTY or PSK which I'm not using
but others have found that it works quite well.

I already had an external monitor connected as a second monitor on my PC. It
has front selectable inputs (SVGA and DVI) so I can still use it for the PC
as well as with the P3. (It just required a bit of switching around on my PC
to establish the main PC monitor as SVGA and the secondary PC monitor as
DVI). A push of the monitor button flips it between the PC and the P3.

73,
Mike K2MK




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 DVK and N1MM Set-up

[Jim McDonald]

Bill,

See the last part of section 5.2:

http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php?page=Supported+Radiosstructure=N1MM+
Logger+Documentation#K3 



73, Jim N7US

-Original Message-


Can someone tell me or point me to the set-up information for having F1 Cq
playback of the K3 DVK for contesting using N1MM.

I'm finding a lot of information but I'm still not sure of the set-up to
make it work.

Thanks, Bill  W4RM



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 question

[Jim McDonald]

John,

I think you mean it goes from 60M to 30M without stopping at 40.  If that's
what you meant to type, then I bet the config menu item BND MAP has 40
inadvertently included.

73, Jim N7US



-Original Message-

I'm planning on running the Minnesota QSO party with one of my K3s in the  
car.  Would appreciate any and all QSO's--see   W0AA.org   for information 
on the contest--just Saturday, Feb 2, 8 a.m. CST to 6 p.m.  CST.  
 
My question is that I can't figure out why,  when I tap up band  or down
band, I can't get 40 meters!  It goes from 30 meters to 20  meters both
directions without stopping at 40!  I usually don't use these  buttons but
with my old lap top, I need to.  Of course I can key in the  frequency, and
usually can type it in to the logging program, but for some  reason that
doesn't work with my old dos laptop running NA.  
 
Any suggestions?
 
John, N0IJ
 



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Re: [Elecraft] Strange K3 Utility Behavior

[Jim McDonald]

I have no problem using the K3 and P3 Utilities with my Edgeport/4.  I'm
using it with Windows 7/64.

73, Jim N7US

-Original Message-

Having suffered COM port irritations for years, I took the advice of some on
this reflector and bought an Edgeport/4 USB converter.  I hooked it up to my
XP laptop, and all seemed fine.  The W2 Utility would talk through it.  But
when I ran the K3 Utility, it would find the K3 just fine, and I could
select any of the tabs in the K3 Utility except Firmware.  When I select
Firmware, the K3 Utility crashes and vanishes.  This is true for all ports
on the Edgeport.  When I try it with the KX3 Utility, the behavior is
similar--though I can see the firmware tab, when I select CHECK FOR NEW
FIRMWARE the KX3 Utility crashes and vanishes.

Does anybody know what is going on?

Thanks and 73,  Eric WD6DBM



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Re: [Elecraft] K3; Main menu and Config menu settings

[Jim McDonald]

From my post of 21-Jan:

I added a tab for P3 menus to my Excel file of K3 main and config menus.  I
just copied and pasted the material from the current manual to enable an
owner to record the menu selections used without needing a paper copy.  I
added a row for the new menu items that aren't included yet in the current
(Rev. C) manual.

Just re-title the N7US column of each tab/worksheet with your call and
enter your own choices if different than the default.

The new file and the original one are in the Files area of the Yahoo
Elecraft_K3 reflector:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/files/ 

I don't know why the Excel icon isn't next to the file name of the new file
but it can be downloaded OK.

73, Jim N7US

-Original Message-


Hi Richard,

Where (on the Elecraft website) are these files located?

Thanks,

Matt Zilmer


-Original Message-
I recently downloaded the files N7US made of the K3 Main menu and Config
menu.  If you haven't done so, I suggest you download them from the Elecraft
files.  They show the Default, and N7US settings, with good explanations of
what each item does.  

Also, there has been past questions posted about how to list, and save, your
settings.  Of course, the K3 utility will save them to reload if needed
which is valuable.

As was pointed out, K3-EZ will display them, but a screen capture will be
needed to save them.

HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe) will display them nicely, and changes can be made on
screen, and/or saved. To do this, (per my version) you click on 'Tools' at
the top of the screen. In the window that opens, scroll down near the bottom
and select 'Extended menus'. A small window opens and select 'Elecraft'.  It
takes a few seconds to display as it scans your settings.

When the screen lists all your settings, I call your attention to the yellow
info icon at the bottom with the note that says Changes are applied
immediately.  I have not tried making changes this way, yet.

Click on 'Text' at the top.  A window opens and you will have four choices.
I prefer 'Text, no border' but YMMV.  Also put a check mark in the 'View
File' box. From there, it will display all in Notepad where you will have
options to Save, Print, etc.

Rich, n0ce



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Re: [Elecraft] K3; Main menu and Config menu settings

[Jim McDonald]

I'm glad others could use it.  I used similar spreadsheets for Yaesu radios
I've had.

It really wasn't that much work, just copying and pasting from the manuals.
I did ask Eric before I posted it originally since it's Elecraft's
copyrighted manuals that I copied.

I used to get paid for using Excel; now I do it for recreation!

73, Jim N7US



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Thank you, Jim!  This will be very useful.

- 73 de Mike, K6MKF



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Re: [Elecraft] K3; Main menu and Config menu settings

[Jim McDonald]

I can email individual copies.

73, Jim N7US



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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim McDonald
Sent: January 23, 2013 20:53
To: 'elecraft posting'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3; Main menu and Config menu settings

I'm glad others could use it.  I used similar spreadsheets for Yaesu radios
I've had.

It really wasn't that much work, just copying and pasting from the manuals.
I did ask Eric before I posted it originally since it's Elecraft's
copyrighted manuals that I copied.

I used to get paid for using Excel; now I do it for recreation!

73, Jim N7US



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Re: [Elecraft] K3; Main menu and Config menu settings

[Jim McDonald]

I should have deleted that, original one.  The new one is the one without
the Excel icon (I don't know why), K3  P3 Menus.xls.

73, Jim N7US



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Hmmm. The one I get only has a single worksheet with the K3 material. 
Still very useful.

73...
Randy, W8FN

On 01/23/2013 15:21, Jim McDonald wrote:
 From my post of 21-Jan:

 I added a tab for P3 menus to my Excel file of K3 main and config 
 menus.  I just copied and pasted the material from the current manual 
 to enable an owner to record the menu selections used without needing 
 a paper copy.  I added a row for the new menu items that aren't 
 included yet in the current (Rev. C) manual.

 Just re-title the N7US column of each tab/worksheet with your call 
 and enter your own choices if different than the default.

 The new file and the original one are in the Files area of the Yahoo
 Elecraft_K3 reflector:
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/files/

 I don't know why the Excel icon isn't next to the file name of the new 
 file but it can be downloaded OK.

 73, Jim N7US



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