Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 remote setup help
Jorge: I would recommend running a VPN of some type between the network your control PC is on, and the network the KPA1500 is on. Hopefully, the routers you have in place for internet access are already capable of doing that. Tim Raymer 73 de N0UI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jorge Diez - CX6VM Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2023 20:21 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 remote setup help hello I had the KPA1500 remote working fine on the SAME LAN nNow I need to control KPA1500 over the internet, different LAN in the remote site and in the control site Can anyone help me to set up the IP or dyndns service or how to control the KPA1500 over the internet? thanks in advance!! -- 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] USB sound recommendations for KX3 I/Q
Soundblaster PLAY! 4 appears to fit your requirements. I have a PLAY! 3 as one of my USB Sound Cards, and am considering a PLAY! 4 to optimize my port usage on my operating laptop. 73 de KA0OUV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tim Tucker Sent: Friday, July 01, 2022 11:26 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] USB sound recommendations for KX3 I/Q Does anyone have a recommendation for a portable-sized USB sound card adapter to use with the KX3 I/Q? I had an older Diamond with 192 khz input that I gave with the sale of K3, but I can't seem to locate any new devices with 192 khz bandwidth that are also suitable for portable use - like with a Raspberry Pi 400. Any ideas? Thanks! Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to taray...@embarqmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] New Topic - KX3 Rig Control via Computer Interface
You connect from the PC to the Jack labeled RS232 (PC) with the Elecraft provided cable. It will pass through the commands for the KX3 at part of the integrated system of amp and radio. (Now, if you have to upgrade the firmware on the KX3, you would want to unplug from the amp, and connect directly to the KX3 for that procedure.) there is a diagram in the KXPA100 manual that covers this configuration. Description starting on Page 11, image on Page 12 (Figure 3) and completing description on page 13. Top of page 13, description for Connector 3 covers things best. 73 de KA0OUV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of skline4--- via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 08:39 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New Topic - KX3 Rig Control via Computer Interface New owner of KX3 and KPA100 amplifier. I'm working on FD configuration. I have KPA-100 amplifier interfaced with KX3 using Elecraft provided cable (plugs into RJ45 on back of KPA100 and jacks Aux1 and Aux2 on KX3. If I'm already using Aux1/Aux2 jacks on KX3 to interface with KPA100, how do I obtain access to KX3 to also control rig from N1MM+/computer interface? Is this a question of using either Aux1/Aux2 jack for rig control and not running KPA100 or use Aux1/Aux2 jack for KPA100 but then no rig control from N1MM+?? Is it not possible to do both? Thanks - 73 - Steve W5JK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to taray...@embarqmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 High SWR Only on 6M
Folks: My KX3 is just over a year old. It has developed an odd problem. It shows a high SWR on 6M, and only 6M. It may not be there on initial power up, but it shows up shortly after a bit of Morse code is sent, and does not seem to reliably go away until being shut down. Here are the specifics: KX3 113xx. Configured with: KX3, KXFL3, KXAT3, KXFL3, KX3-2M, KXBC3. I have been operating exclusively 6M, connected to a KXPA100 Amplifier. the SWR issue presents itself hooked up to the KXPA100 as well as disconnected and running barefoot. (I have to bypass the ATU to fully diagnose and simulate the connection to the KXPA100.) I have verified the issue on a known good 50Ω dummy load. Radio sees ~3.4:1 SWR when ATU is bypassed. The SWR rises to 3.8:1 at the high end of 6M band when testing. SWR Band (Freq.) 3.8:1 6M (53.995) 3.2:1 6M (50.090) 1.4:110M (28.025) 1.3:112M (24.900) 1.2:115M (21.025) 1.1:117M (18.100) 1.0:120M (14.025) 1.0:130M (10.125) 1.0:140M (7.025) 1.0:180M (3.550) 1.0:1 160M (1.810) When the ATU is not bypassed and running barefoot, all the other bands quickly seek and find a 1.0:1 SWR and bypass the ATU. But 6M band has a 1.3:1 SWR and had to ratchet a bit on the relays to get to it. The problem started out as an occasional issue, and I could fiddle with changing bands, push a configuration file into it, or just let it be for a bit, and it would behave for a while. But it has gotten worse. I fired the radio up this afternoon, and all seemed okay for a couple of minutes. But after just a few dits and dahs, and a callsign or two, suddenly... 3.4:1 SWR. The radio reduces power out, and thus the KXPA100 is running less than the set/requested power out. I have gone through several troubleshooting steps to this point. Checked radio without KXPA100. Bypassed ATU in radio, and checked direct to a known good load. I am looking first at the 'KX3 Antenna Connector Assembly with LPF' (E850552) as a suspect. Is that a good first substution? Is there something on him that may visually reveal an issue? Can I do an check with a multimeter to verify if it is a likely issue? Where else should I start looking? And, has anyone else encountered this issue with a KX3 running a lot of 6M into a KXPA100? Thanks for any insight on getting my issue identified and resolved. Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 High SWR Only on 6M
Folks: My KX3 is just over a year old. It has developed an odd problem. It shows a high SWR on 6M, and only 6M. It may not be there on initial power up, but it shows up shortly after a bit of Morse code is sent, and does not seem to reliably go away until being shut down. Here are the specifics: KX3 113xx. Configured with: KX3, KXFL3, KXAT3, KXFL3, KX3-2M, KXBC3. I have been operating exclusively 6M, connected to a KXPA100 Amplifier. the SWR issue presents itself hooked up to the KXPA100 as well as disconnected and running barefoot. (I have to bypass the ATU to fully diagnose and simulate the connection to the KXPA100.) I have verified the issue on a known good 50Ω dummy load. Radio sees ~3.4:1 SWR when ATU is bypassed. The SWR rises to 3.8:1 at the high end of 6M band when testing. SWR Band (Freq.) 3.8:1 6M (53.995) 3.2:1 6M (50.090) 1.4:110M (28.025) 1.3:112M (24.900) 1.2:115M (21.025) 1.1:117M (18.100) 1.0:120M (14.025) 1.0:130M (10.125) 1.0:140M (7.025) 1.0:180M (3.550) 1.0:1 160M (1.810) When the ATU is not bypassed and running barefoot, all the other bands quickly seek and find a 1.0:1 SWR and bypass the ATU. But 6M band has a 1.3:1 SWR and had to ratchet a bit on the relays to get to it. The problem started out as an occasional issue, and I could fiddle with changing bands, push a configuration file into it, or just let it be for a bit, and it would behave for a while. But it has gotten worse. I fired the radio up this afternoon, and all seemed okay for a couple of minutes. But after just a few dits and dahs, and a callsign or two, suddenly... 3.4:1 SWR. The radio reduces power out, and thus the KXPA100 is running less than the set/requested power out. I have gone through several troubleshooting steps to this point. Checked radio without KXPA100. Bypassed ATU in radio, and checked direct to a known good load. I am looking first at the 'KX3 Antenna Connector Assembly with LPF' (E850552) as a suspect. Is that a good first substution? Is there something on him that may visually reveal an issue? Can I do an check with a multimeter to verify if it is a likely issue? Where else should I start looking? And, has anyone else encountered this issue with a KX3 running a lot of 6M into a KXPA100? Thanks for any insight on getting my issue identified and resolved. Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] test-K7HP
I wouldn't go that far. I too have been dealing with CLINK issues. This was one of 6 messages in the spam filter. At least it did not get bounced and never make it too the spam filter. I keep hoping the Bayesian filtering would start working... 73 de KA0OUV - Original Message - From: "Ian, NV4C" To: "HP" , "Elecraft List (To: Address)" Cc: a...@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 6:03:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] test-K7HP Congratulations! You seem to have exorcised CenturyLink's demons! 73 de, Ian, NV4C On 6/17/21 6:36 PM, HP via Elecraft wrote: > centurylink demons __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Test
In light of recent issues both Don and I have had, I am sending a test message to verify functionality of the forum list. Tim Raymer KA0OUV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WTB KX3 with add-ons
Welcome to a great hobby Eric! I have forwarded you a recent listing that was on another e-mail group. Looking forward to working you soon. 73 de KA0OUV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of eric robertson Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2021 23:06 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] WTB KX3 with add-ons Hi I am new to the Ham world (passed technician test today) and am interested in buying a used KX3 in good condition with some add-ons... If you are interested in selling yours, please contact me at ewrjunkm...@gmail.com Thanks Eric __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to taray...@embarqmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 feature suggestion
I think a better way to implement this is on the foot switch input. Make that input be either a key, or a mute. 1. Footswitch input keys radio. 2. Footswitch input Mutes/inhibits transmit. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A fluke may have fried my KX3 and KXPA100 I need advice
Now that you know it is the Power Supply, a couple of things to check. Unplug it and let it clear out the cob webs. There are some fault protection modes that only clear with removing power and letting things discharge. Specifically, the crowbar circuit may not "uncrowbar" until everything is discharged. Second, you may have to do surgery. I have replaced transistors and LM723 chips before. The resource that Andy, K3WYC, posted is invaluable for getting your power supply back to the land of the living. Good luck. Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 22:46 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] A fluke may have fried my KX3 and KXPA100 I need advice I power my KXPA100 with an old reliable Astron RS35A power supply that I have used for years. I have it up on a 3/8 in spacer above the carpet to keep it a bit cooler. I power my KX3 from the back of the KXPA100. I had the amp and KX3 on when a loose usb cable that was normally connected between my computer and my Signalink, had been disconnected to connect the signalink to my Raspberry Pi. While the USB cable connected to the computer was loose, it curled around I accidently kicked it and it slid under the power supply and contacted one of nuts on the bottom of the power supply and sparked. My KX3 stayed on for a few seconds, then shut off. When I tried to power it up again, it stayed on for about a second or so, then powered off. I checked the Astron power supply and it continues to put out 14.5V. I connected it back to one of the two Anderson PP connectors on the KXPA100 and there are no led's lighting up when the KXPA100 is on. I put a volt meter to the other Anderson Power Pole at the back of the KXPA100 and it is showing 4.6 v. output, not the normal 12 + V. I connected the 14.5 v. supply directly to the KX3 and it behaves the same; stays on for a second or so, then powers off. So, it appears that usb cable that found it's way under my power supply, has done some kind of damage to both my KXPA100 and KX3. I know there is no service currently at Elecraft, and when service resumes, it may be months before I can get the equipment repaired. To say I am frustrated would be a gross understatement. I can use my K2 and KX2, but both will be QRP. I am turning to the group to get any advice you might have at this point. Thanks so much! 73, Terry, N7TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
