[Elecraft] K3 UTILITY QUESTION
I had previously used my K3 utility program with my K3 that had the standard analog I/O board module. I recently upgraded to the KIO3B and now my k3 utility no longer functions. All the functions on the KIO3B work fine. What is necessary to get the K3 utility running again? I do not need it for anything specific right now but I feel now is the time to fix it so when it is needed it works. 73’s, Greg N9GB __ 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] STATIONMASTER, K3, P3, AND PC INTERCONNECTION
I am confused about the connection and communication between my PC and my MicroHam stationmaster (SM), K3, P3 and hope that someone can help clear this up. I just modified my K3 to upgrade it to the KIO3B digital I/O board. Before upgrading to the KIO3B, I had used a custom RS232 cable to the CAT port on the and the entire system worked fine using DXLabs, or N1MM as the “logger” program. To reconfigure the cables and connect them in the right order, I consulted the SM website and support page which indicates the connection flow was from the PC to the SM (all via USB), then to the P3, then to the K3. To implement this, I connected the PC to SM via USB, then used the E980296 “Y-Cable”, provided by Elecraft, and connected the RS-232 connectors to the back of the P3 (ensuring the cables matched the configuration shown in the KIO3B upgrade kit), and the other end with “RJ” connector to the K3. When I powered this system up, the K3 firmware recognized the KIO3-B board properly. However, this configuration does not work. Upon starting the Router program, the Tab indicating the status of the SM shows the usual green check mark. Moving to the port tab, the Router program indicates the COM port is open (one arrow green) and is sending data but it is not receiving anything back (red arrow is not present) from the radio. Have I configured the system correctly? BTW No changes were made to the inside of the SM. I had used COM Port 7 in my previous configuration and have not changed that either. 73’s, Greg N9GB __ 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] K3 INTERFACE WITH LDG Z100A
I have tried to find a cable that goes from my K3 to the LDG Z100A tuner but all I see is just a cable with a Molex like connector going to the tuner and nothing on the other end of the K3 except bare wires (i.e. no connector). Does the tuner have to get connected to the K3 ACC jack? Or does someone have a wiring diagram so I can marry the correct connections between the 2 units? 73’s, Greg N9GB __ 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] CABLE TO INTERFACE K3 AND LDG Z100??
This may have been answered before but I did not see anything that addressed the question below. Is there a cable available (and where) to interface a K3 and a LDG Z100 plus so that it works essentially automatically like the Icom 7300 does with the LDG tuner? If not totally automatic, what other steps are necessary? 73’s, Greg N9GB __ 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] WHICH USB ADAPTER TO STEREO PLUG TO USE
Sorry about the confusing post. I essentially did what you suggested except in the reverse way. I took a good DB-9 cable (RS-232 type) and cut off the other end and soldered the wires to a 3.5 mm audio plug. The wires are so small that they easily break and I have repaired it twice. So I thought I could just make the equivalent of the E850483 cable by using the DB9 to USB cable (KXUSB-A) and then getting a USB to Stereo adapter (Female USB to Male 3.5 mm plug). And that is where I ran into the problem of different USB to stereo plug adapter capabilities. Is there another supplier of a cable that matches the E8500483 or can you recommend an appropriate USB to Stereo plug adapter? 73’s, Greg N9GB From: Jim Rhodes Reply-To: Date: Friday, July 1, 2022 at 10:44 AM To: greg best Cc: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WHICH USB ADAPTER TO STEREO PLUG TO USE I am not familiar with the Station Master. Your post is kind of confusing. You talk about USB to DB9 and USB to 3.5 mm cables, The Elecraft DB9 to 3.5 mm cable is an RS232 cable used with the KX line and other small RS232 devices. It is still listed on their "Quick Order" page, down near the very bottom. Search for "KXSER-A ADDITIONAL RS232 COMMUNICATION CABLE WITH 9-PIN CONNECTOR" on the quick order page. Like all their cables it is not the cheapest cable you will find, but they are high quality, durable products. Have a few of them around for my KX3, W1, XG3, etc. The DB9 is a female and I believe the K3 has a female connector (I have the USB board in mine) so this may not be the cable you are looking for. You might be better off taking a good quality 3.5 mm cable, cutting the thing in two and soldering on a good DB9 male. __ 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] WHICH USB ADAPTER TO STEREO PLUG TO USE
I had a homemade cable with a 3.5 mm plug on one end which goes to the CAT connection on my stationmaster and a male DB 9 for the RS232 connection for my K3. (I do not have a USB port on my K3). The cable was not reliable, it broke, is now too short, and I was going to replace it with the Elecraft cable made for those connections. It is no longer available and suggested to be replaced by the male DB9 on one end and the male USB on the other end. So I thought I would merely have to get a USB to 3.5 mm stereo plug adapter to add to the DB9 to USB cable. However, there are different versions of USB to 3.5 mm plug adapters. Some that only charge power, some that include MP3 decoders, and some that appear to be for automotive uses only. Has anyone else found a suitable replacement for the cable? Or has anyone else used one of the USB to 3.5 mm adapters and if so, which type and where was it found. 73’s, Greg N9GB __ 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] K3 AND FT8 USING CAT CONTROL NO TX RF
i have hit the wall with my knowledge of FT8. I have my K3 configured with a stationmaster that feeds the CAT control to/from the computer. I can test the CAT using the WSJT SW and it is GREEN. I can receive and decode but TX output is not working and cannot figure out why. The K3 goes into xmit mode when Tune is selected on the WSJT SW program. I can hear sidetone but there is no RF output. I can select TX enable and the K3 goes into TX mode but again there is NO RF output nor does the bargraph on the program indicate any TX audio. It acts like there is no audio getting from the computer to the rig but I have no clue why. Audio connections have been checked from two different computers, (MacPro amd Optiplex 780 runnin Win 10), and both setups give the same result. Audio cables from each computer have been verified to be good. So I think it has to do with the radio setup but i thinik it is correct. I am using TX Data mode, and split shows up. (BTW-that is what WSJT SW also says.) What am I missing? -- 73's Greg __ 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] WANTED: P3 WITH EXTERNAL MONITOR OUTPUT
Hi Paul, Thanks very much for answering the post. Can you please send a picture or two and do you have the manual to go with it? 73’s Greg N9GB From: Paul GACEK Date: Friday, June 18, 2021 at 1:28 PM To: greg best Cc: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WANTED: P3 WITH EXTERNAL MONITOR OUTPUT Hi Greg I have a spare one that I’ll part with for $775 plus $25 shipping. It has what you want. Paul W6PNG www.nomadic.blog On Jun 18, 2021, at 11:10 AM, greg best wrote: I am looking for a P3 in good condition that has external monitor output capability. I am located in Kansas City. 73’s Greg N9GB 816-792-2913 __ 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 paul.ga...@me.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] WANTED: P3 WITH EXTERNAL MONITOR OUTPUT
I am looking for a P3 in good condition that has external monitor output capability. I am located in Kansas City. 73’s Greg N9GB 816-792-2913 __ 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] FT8 WITH K3 AND STATIONMASTER
I run my k3 with a microham stationmaster (SM)and the USB port on the SM is hooked to the computer while the CAT port is hooked to the RS 232 on the K3. For FT-8 will my audio cables go from the computer to the K3 or will the SM handle all that through the USB connection. 73¹s Greg N9GB __ 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] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM
I am glad to hear I am not going crazy. I was using N1MM when this happened. Twice during the contest N1MM froze and I had to shut it down and restart. I had loaded the latest version of the program a day before the contest. I will look to see if any settings need changing. Thanks for the note abt RFI as the amp sets next to the K3. Greg Best Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 9, 2019, at 5:46 AM, KE8G wrote: > > > Hi Greg, > Yes, we experienced this during field day with KK5W. At first we thought > there was a problem with one of the 9 K3 rigs, so we swapped it out. It > happened again with the replacement rig. It was finally diagnosed to be RFI > that was causing the problem. I am willing to bet you are experiencing the > same problem. > > 73 de Jim - KE8G > >> On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 6:43 AM Bill Weaver wrote: >> >> >> Are you using N1MM? I had the same thing happen for about a 10 minute period >> during the contest and clicked a few fields on N1MM related to RIT and it >> stopped. I meant to go back after the contest and learn about N1MM control >> of the RIT but my poor memory took over and I forgot about it! Thanks for >> reminding me. I've found that the worst thing about having a bad memory is >> that you forget that you have a bad memory and don't make notes! :-) >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> Bill WE5P >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > On Dec 8, 2019 at 23:46, Greg Bestwrote: >> > >> > >> > I operated the 160 contest this weekend and I had several unexplainable >> > consistent events. My K3 randomly engages the RIT and adjusts a plus >> > offset of about 25-75 Hz. This was noticed about 15 times or so during the >> > contest and nothing was consistent about it. The plus offset did not >> > appear to be exactly the same each time but I was more focused on turning >> > the RIT off than noticing whether the offset was exactly the same. Has >> > anyone experience this before?73¹s Greg N9GB >> > __ 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 >> > weave...@usermail.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 ke8g@gmail.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] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM
I operated the 160 contest this weekend and I had several unexplainable consistent events. My K3 randomly engages the RIT and adjusts a plus offset of about 25-75 Hz. This was noticed about 15 times or so during the contest and nothing was consistent about it. The plus offset did not appear to be exactly the same each time but I was more focused on turning the RIT off than noticing whether the offset was exactly the same. Has anyone experience this before?73¹s Greg N9GB __ 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] BAND CHANGE DEFAULT
Currently, the K3 VFO A switches to the new band when selecting a new band but VFO B remains on the previous band. I can see where that might be a good thing for certain contests but how do I set the default VFO B switch so that it follows A or so that it also switches to the new band? 73¹s Greg N9GB __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] MICROHAM USB III INTERFACE WITH K3 UTILITY DOES NOT WORK
I hope this is not the case but if it is, this is really bad. My PC is actually a MacBook Pro with VMWARE Fusion on it with Win 7 as virtual OS. One of the things with the virtual OS is that only certain ports are available and Com1 appears to be the only port addressable. The only way I will know that is to take my old WIN XP laptop and try it. Not what I had in mind over the DX test weekend…. 73’s Greg -Original Message- From: Henrik Stenstrom <vk2...@gmail.com> Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 at 2:55 PM To: Greg Best <gbconsultin...@gmail.com> Cc: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MICROHAM USB III INTERFACE WITH K3 UTILITY DOES NOT WORK >Somewhere in the deep dark memory I remember that com1 and com2 cant be >used > >My own setup uses com3 > >De vk2hhs > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On 17 Feb 2018, at 06:23, Greg Best <gbconsultin...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I am still trying to get a K3 talking. I have a connection through a >> Microham USB III Interface box that connects the K3 RS232 port to my PC >> running Win 7 64 Pro. The path is from the K3 to the Microham III USB >> interface, then there is a straight USB connection from the Microham to >>the >> PC. I have downloaded the K3 Utility and tried to see if it will >>establish >> connection with the PC but it will not. COM port 1 is used. The K3 >>setting >> is currently at 38400 baud but I also tried setting the K3 baud rate at >> 4800 and doing a power on/off but with the same results. I see the K3 >> utility screen on the PC step through the various baud rates but it >>will not >> sync up to the K3. The PC recognizes the Microham USB interface when >>looking >> at the Win 7 Device Manager but it indicates there is no device driver. >>I >> don¹t always trust what the PC says though. Can someone point me to a >> device driver I can download and install. My K3 FW is Rev 5.38. >> >> 73¹s >> Greg >> >> >> Greg Best P.E. >> 16100 Outlook Avenue >> Stilwell, KS 66085 >> 816-792-2913 >> >> >> >> __ >> 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 vk2...@gmail.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] MICROHAM USB III INTERFACE WITH K3 UTILITY DOES NOT WORK
I am still trying to get a K3 talking. I have a connection through a Microham USB III Interface box that connects the K3 RS232 port to my PC running Win 7 64 Pro. The path is from the K3 to the Microham III USB interface, then there is a straight USB connection from the Microham to the PC. I have downloaded the K3 Utility and tried to see if it will establish connection with the PC but it will not. COM port 1 is used. The K3 setting is currently at 38400 baud but I also tried setting the K3 baud rate at 4800 and doing a power on/off but with the same results. I see the K3 utility screen on the PC step through the various baud rates but it will not sync up to the K3. The PC recognizes the Microham USB interface when looking at the Win 7 Device Manager but it indicates there is no device driver. I don¹t always trust what the PC says though. Can someone point me to a device driver I can download and install. My K3 FW is Rev 5.38. 73¹s Greg Greg Best P.E. 16100 Outlook Avenue Stilwell, KS 66085 816-792-2913 __ 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] FIRST TIME HOOKUP OF N1MM+ TO K3 VIS MICROHAM USB INTERFACE III
Rick, Thanks for advice on Utility. I downloaded and ran but still no joy. I did see FW rev 05.38. I don’t know if that cud be the problem? Greg Best Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 15, 2018, at 9:31 PM, Rick Tavan <r...@tavan.com> wrote: > > You got good advice on baud rate. Also, it's wise always to confirm proper > operation with K3 Utility first. If it doesn't connect, chances are N1MM > won't, either. Utility marches through speeds until it finds one that works. > MM requires a specific speed setting. > > 73, > > /Rick N6XI > > > Rick Tavan > Truckee, CA > >> On Thu, Feb 15, 2018 at 5:33 PM, Greg Best <gbconsultin...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I am trying to get N1MM+ to talk to my K3 but will not do it. >> >> I am setup for 4800 B, Data 8 bits, Parity N, stop bits 1. DTR and DTS have >> been tried with both Always ON and Always OFF but neither one works. >> >> I have tried the Radio reset command from N1MM+ with no luck. >> >> Can anyone help? >> 73¹s >> Greg >> >> 16100 Outlook Avenue >> Stilwell, KS 66085 >> 816-792-2913 >> >> >> >> __ >> 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 rta...@gmail.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] FIRST TIME HOOKUP OF N1MM+ TO K3 VIS MICROHAM USB INTERFACE III
I am trying to get N1MM+ to talk to my K3 but will not do it. I am setup for 4800 B, Data 8 bits, Parity N, stop bits 1. DTR and DTS have been tried with both Always ON and Always OFF but neither one works. I have tried the Radio reset command from N1MM+ with no luck. Can anyone help? 73¹s Greg 16100 Outlook Avenue Stilwell, KS 66085 816-792-2913 __ 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
