Re: [Elecraft] Need information

[Mike Dodd]

On 5/26/2016 3:14 PM, Richard W Hemingway wrote:

I have a K3S
which I think is great, however, I  have a  problem.  I mostly
operate PSK.  I do  this through fldigi  in a computer (Mac) and with
SignaLink USB.  However I have been unable to TX to the K3S  with
Fldigi (also with Coco Modem).


Why are you using SignaLink, and not the built-in USB sound card in the 
K3s? I sold the SignaLink I used with a KX3 when I bought the K3s a 
couple of months ago.


I use FLDigi with the K3s sound card, and it works perfectly. The only 
thing I need to do is remember to hold the VOX button to turn on VOX, so 
the xmit audio keys the transmitter. My MENU: VOX GN is set to 10.


Tap MODE to select DATA. For PSK-31 (vs. RTTY), be sure to hold DATA MD 
and select DATA-A, not AFSK-A, with the VFO B knob.


Adjust the MIC knob for LINE 5 input level.

I don't recall setting any audio level for the USB sound card, but that 
can be set in FLDigi (I think).


Hope this helps.

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73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K3s/100
Carolina Windom up 45'
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Re: [Elecraft] Need information

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

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Good luck & 73

Guy K2AV


On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 3:14 PM, Richard W Hemingway  wrote:

> Hi, I am new to the list and need some information.  I have a K3S which I
> think is great, however, I  have a  problem.  I mostly operate PSK.  I do
>  this through fldigi  in a computer (Mac) and with SignaLink USB.  However
> I have been unable to TX to the K3S  with Fldigi (also with Coco Modem).
> It won't make the red TX light come on or TX,  I also have tried using only
> USB with the same results.  With USB the receive comes on so faint that I
> can barely see it, and the TX is not accepted by the K3S. I don't know why
> the K3S is unable to accept the TXin either case.  Any ideas?  I am
> thinking that it may be something that I have set in the K3S?
> A secondary poblem is that   when I go to the rig Cat xml files to
> download the K3 file for the rig description in the confirmation  of the
> Rig Description for Rig Cat, the only thing that I get is a bunch of words
> at the top of the page. I don't know how to download it in a form that I
> can use. ??
> Any help would be appreciated.
> Dick N5XRD
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Re: [Elecraft] Need information

[Brian - K1NW]

Dick,

I am almost certain the problem is that your antenna is not outside. You
should see if they will let you hang it from the eaves outside your room -
like a bird feeder. I copied this from the EHam.net reviews page:

If you are experiencing difficulty, visit IsotronUserGroup on Yahoo Groups
or email me at bobda...@arrl.net. I am in no way afilliated with Isotron. I
just appreciate good ham gear that works.

This same reviewer recounted his father using an Isotron antenna in his
retirement community. Perhaps the Yahoo group he set up can help you.

Since it is likely your antenna, getting a different radio would not make
any (much?) difference.

I'm rooting for you!



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Re: [Elecraft] Need information

[EricJ]

In the automotive world we used to say, There's no substitute for cubic 
inches.


I think in the radio world, There is no substitute for a good antenna.

I frequently compare signals between my K2, K1, KX1, various SWLs, 
various RockMites and homebrew QRP rigs on a TH7DXX at 60'. Maybe 75% of 
the time I can hear them well enough to work them on all of those 
receivers (though QRM/QRN is obviously easier to handle with the K2). 
Almost never is a signal readable on the K2, but not on the K1. It can 
be more pleasant listening to the K2 w/DSP, but I could still work the 
station on either rig.


The K3 has a lot of features that will make operating much more 
pleasurable, but I doubt it will increase your ability to make every day 
QSOs. Search for the best antenna you can erect given your 
circumstances. The return will be higher for a relatively small outlay 
in cash.


Eric
KE6US

On 4/4/2013 2:44 AM, Brian - K1NW wrote:

Dick,

I am almost certain the problem is that your antenna is not outside. You
should see if they will let you hang it from the eaves outside your room -
like a bird feeder. I copied this from the EHam.net reviews page:

If you are experiencing difficulty, visit IsotronUserGroup on Yahoo Groups
or email me at bobda...@arrl.net. I am in no way afilliated with Isotron. I
just appreciate good ham gear that works.

This same reviewer recounted his father using an Isotron antenna in his
retirement community. Perhaps the Yahoo group he set up can help you.

Since it is likely your antenna, getting a different radio would not make
any (much?) difference.

I'm rooting for you!



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Re: [Elecraft] Need information

[Andrew Faber]

Dick,
 I've had a K3 for over 5 years, and a 7600 for a few months (but before 
that a 756 Pro2 for years).  What specific questions do you have?  They 
should be very similar in CW reception, though the K3 would have an edge in 
very crowded (e.g., contest) conditions.

 Let me know if there is more that you need.
 73, andy ae6y

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From: Richard W Hemingway

Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 11:59 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Need information

Hi All,

I am new to this list.  I do not at present have a K3, although I did build 
a kit several years ago.  Shortly after I built it I had to sell it. I did 
not use CW at that time.


I acquired an Icom 7600 which I still have. I have become addicted to CW 
lately.  If  you go to my QRZ page  you will see t he antenna that I have to 
use here at the retirement center where we live. I  have been using mostly 
PSK until lately and I can reach into Canada and down into Mexico (a far cry 
from the 50 foot tower I sued to have).  But it wlrks and keeps me 
interested.


My question is:  Is there anyone that used to  have a 7600 and now has a K3? 
How do they compare? I am having a problem with reception of CW.  It could 
be the antenna, but I am noticing  when I try to use reverse beacons that I 
don't get any hits.  I am TX  at about 50 watts.  Any ideas?


Thanks in advance. The more that I read about the K3 the better I like it.

Dick, N5XRD
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