Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Gary Smith]

Hello Dick, 

That could be done but I would have to manually turn the sub Rx on to 
do this, if I am to hear both. Hearing is not mandatory but it is an 
asset. And more, it is somewhat disconcerting to use P3 marker A to 
affect the K3's VFO "B" receiver and, P3 marker B with the K3s VFO 
"A" receiver. It just seems intuitive that the P3 MKR A should be 
identified with the K3 VFO A and it's unnecessary mental juggling to 
do it backwards.

I know when I use my spot log in my logging program to select a 
desired station and frequency, it automatically selects the Sub Rx 
"B" in the K3 to go split and be ready to transmit properly assuming 
that data was included in the comments section.

It seems intuitive for the MKR B to not only move VFO "B" but to also 
put it in split. Since it does not, it seems to me its not doing its 
job yet. If that's the case, perhaps that's work for a future update 
or there's a setting in the K3 that has to be engaged that hasn't 
been done yet and that I haven't yet found.

The mistakes I've been experiencing in the pileups have been because 
after selecting the magenta B to be on the desired place in the 
pileup to transmit so the DX hears me, I then forget to also go to 
the K3 and hold down the split button. I'm used to such changes being 
done automatically by my logging program. To me, it's the only reason 
to QSY VFO B when you need a split operation. 

Gary
KA1J

> Can you move the marker A green up and put the magenta b freq on 
the dx station?  I've not used the P3 for this, but I normally use 
the 2nd Rx to listen to the DX station and move VFO A around in the 
pileup. I make fewer mistakes than when I try split.
> 
> Dick, K6KR
> 
> 
> 
> > On Mar 18, 2014, at 23:30, "Gary Smith"  wrote:
> > 
> > Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A 
> > (Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob 
> > to QSY me to a desired signal.
> > 
> > I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR 
> > button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is 
> > and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx 
> > goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not 
> > engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.
> > 
> > Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the 
> > split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX 
> > listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit 
> > frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the 
> > procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its 
> > not intuitive.
> > 
> > If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I 
> > want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do 
> > differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I 
> > tap on MKR B? 
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Gary
> > KA1J
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[Elecraft] HRD new version question

[Bill W2BLC]

I am using HRD 5.xx for rig control. I would like to buy the new version 
6.2 if it will do the following:

Light the buttons for: ATU, ATU Tune, Notch, Notch Manual, Noise Blanker
Provides sliders for: Manual Notch, Hi Cut, Lo Cut

Any K3 users with the latest HRD to answer? I have asked before and not 
received any definitive answers.


Thanks,

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[bill conkling]

No, not intuitive.

MKR B is the VFO B frequency.  Often one wants to listen on the B frequency.  
It may be on another band.
SPLIT is a special case, not the norm.

...bill nr4c

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Gary Smith  wrote:

>Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A 
>(Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob 
>to QSY me to a desired signal.
>
>I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR 
>button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is 
>and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx 
>goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not 
>engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.
>
>Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the 
>split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX 
>listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit 
>frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the 
>procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its 
>not intuitive.
>
>If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I 
>want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do 
>differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I 
>tap on MKR B? 
>
>Thanks,
>
>Gary
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Gary Smith]

Bill,

Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm 
though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3, 
its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those 
cases I will be split.

Since 1979 I've never listened on two bands simultaneously and if I 
want to see what's happening on different bands that is of my DX 
interest, I use the spot log in Logic 9, my logging software and it 
compares all current spots posted in North America (my default) to 
what is needed in my log and displays who, what, when, & where and 
one click on the spot log & I QSY there. For that matter, it can 
retain that spotting data for up to a month if I'm seeking a trend on
an operators methods.

So, for my style of operation to date, I 100% of the time would want 
the P3 to engage MKR B as a transmit frequency. For the prior 20 
years till I assembled the K3 in 08 I used a Corsair II & external 
VFO; I used it that way as well with the external VFO listening for 
the place to transmit. Now thanks to the P3 I can see the spots and 
don't need to hear them and the P3 is a great tool for DXing for me. 

What I do when I seek DX is so logical to me I can't help but think 
its common for others as well. SInce the P3 communicates with the K3, 
a firmware update of either the P3 or K3 to allow this choice of 
engaging split when you select MKR B would be a genuine asset, I 
expected it was a given. 

Gary
KA1J

> No, not intuitive.
> 
> MKR B is the VFO B frequency. Often one wants to listen on the B 
> frequency. It may be on another band.
> SPLIT is a special case, not the norm.
> 
> ...bill nr4c
> 
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
> 
> 
> Gary Smith  wrote:
> 
> Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A
> (Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob
> to QSY me to a desired signal.
> 
> I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR
> button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is
> and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx
> goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not
> engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.
> 
> Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the
> split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX
> listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit
> frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the
> procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its
> not intuitive.
> 
> If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I
> want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do
> differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I
> tap on MKR B?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Gary
> KA1J
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Sam Morgan]

just a thought
how about creating a macro that does what you want...?

On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Bill,

Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
cases I will be split.

Since 1979 I've never listened on two bands simultaneously and if I
want to see what's happening on different bands that is of my DX
interest, I use the spot log in Logic 9, my logging software and it
compares all current spots posted in North America (my default) to
what is needed in my log and displays who, what, when, & where and
one click on the spot log & I QSY there. For that matter, it can
retain that spotting data for up to a month if I'm seeking a trend on
an operators methods.

So, for my style of operation to date, I 100% of the time would want
the P3 to engage MKR B as a transmit frequency. For the prior 20
years till I assembled the K3 in 08 I used a Corsair II & external
VFO; I used it that way as well with the external VFO listening for
the place to transmit. Now thanks to the P3 I can see the spots and
don't need to hear them and the P3 is a great tool for DXing for me.

What I do when I seek DX is so logical to me I can't help but think
its common for others as well. SInce the P3 communicates with the K3,
a firmware update of either the P3 or K3 to allow this choice of
engaging split when you select MKR B would be a genuine asset, I
expected it was a given.

Gary
KA1J


No, not intuitive.

MKR B is the VFO B frequency. Often one wants to listen on the B
frequency. It may be on another band.
SPLIT is a special case, not the norm.

...bill nr4c

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID


Gary Smith  wrote:

Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A
(Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob
to QSY me to a desired signal.

I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR
button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is
and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx
goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not
engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.

Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the
split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX
listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit
frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the
procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its
not intuitive.

If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I
want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do
differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I
tap on MKR B?

Thanks,

Gary
KA1J



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Re: [Elecraft] Computer won't connect with kx3

[Bob N3MNT]

Sorry was not clear. Should have said the KX3 defaulted to 4800 and if you
have not reset it after you added the amp you need to reset to 38400.  



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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Peter Wollan]

Another thought  how about putting the magenta marker on the DX
transmit frequency, and roam up with the A green main knob?  And leave
split off.

 Peter W0LLN


On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM, Sam Morgan  wrote:

> just a thought
> how about creating a macro that does what you want...?
>
>
> On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
>
>> Bill,
>>
>> Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
>> though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
>> its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
>> cases I will be split.
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] HRD new version question

[David Shoaf]

The KX3 is 'officially' supported with HRD version 6.2, I believe.  If you're
running any of the 5.x releases, you're actually running as a K3 since the 2
command sets are so similar.  Both K3 and KX3's button mapping has improved
with 6.x, too.

Check with the HRD folks on the details - especially read the release notes
for the latest HRD releases at their web site.

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Gary Smith]

Hi Peter,

There are several ways to do what for me are work-arounds but all 
require doing several things to accomplish what to me should be a one 
step operation, leave out a step & I hear the cops yelling UP LID or 
worse only to see the QSY did not engage transmit and I was 
transmitting on the DX transmitting freq.

I could switch markers and get used to thinking of the VFOs in 
reverse but since using the K3, A is the main & B is the 2nd VFO and 
I'm a creature of habit. Now that I have the P3, its all so obvious 
what I want to do but that detail appears not to be included in the 
P3 options at this time.

Gary
KA1J

> Another thought  how about putting the magenta marker on the DX 
> transmit frequency, and roam up with the A green main knob? And 
> leave split off. 
> 
>   Peter W0LLN
> 
> 
> On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM, Sam Morgan  
> wrote:
> just a thought
> how about creating a macro that does what you want...? 
> 
> 
> On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> Bill,
> 
> Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
> though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
> its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
> cases I will be split.
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Gary Smith]

Sam,

No, I've never made a macro, no idea how I'd approach that to 
accomplish this. If it would work I'd be willing to try. What I was 
expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial for anyone 
who operates as I do.

Gary
KA1J

> just a thought
> how about creating a macro that does what you want...?
> 
> On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> > Bill,
> >
> > Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
> > though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
> > its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
> > cases I will be split.
> >
> > Since 1979 I've never listened on two bands simultaneously and if I
> > want to see what's happening on different bands that is of my DX
> > interest, I use the spot log in Logic 9, my logging software and it
> > compares all current spots posted in North America (my default) to
> > what is needed in my log and displays who, what, when, & where and
> > one click on the spot log & I QSY there. For that matter, it can
> > retain that spotting data for up to a month if I'm seeking a trend on
> > an operators methods.
> >
> > So, for my style of operation to date, I 100% of the time would want
> > the P3 to engage MKR B as a transmit frequency. For the prior 20
> > years till I assembled the K3 in 08 I used a Corsair II & external
> > VFO; I used it that way as well with the external VFO listening for
> > the place to transmit. Now thanks to the P3 I can see the spots and
> > don't need to hear them and the P3 is a great tool for DXing for me.
> >
> > What I do when I seek DX is so logical to me I can't help but think
> > its common for others as well. SInce the P3 communicates with the K3,
> > a firmware update of either the P3 or K3 to allow this choice of
> > engaging split when you select MKR B would be a genuine asset, I
> > expected it was a given.
> >
> > Gary
> > KA1J
> >
> >> No, not intuitive.
> >>
> >> MKR B is the VFO B frequency. Often one wants to listen on the B
> >> frequency. It may be on another band.
> >> SPLIT is a special case, not the norm.
> >>
> >> ...bill nr4c
> >>
> >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
> >>
> >>
> >> Gary Smith  wrote:
> >>
> >> Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A
> >> (Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob
> >> to QSY me to a desired signal.
> >>
> >> I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR
> >> button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is
> >> and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx
> >> goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not
> >> engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.
> >>
> >> Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the
> >> split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX
> >> listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit
> >> frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the
> >> procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its
> >> not intuitive.
> >>
> >> If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I
> >> want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do
> >> differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I
> >> tap on MKR B?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Gary
> >> KA1J
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Test not receiving posts

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I have been having an issue with getting email also.  I opened a ticket with
Microsoft since I use hotmail.com.
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Vic Rosenthal K2VCO]

This is what I've learned to do. The only problem is that once you enter 
this mode, if you want to fool with selectivity, APF, shift, etc. to 
hear the DX better, you must press BSET first.


On 3/19/2014 6:42 AM, Peter Wollan wrote:

Another thought  how about putting the magenta marker on the DX
transmit frequency, and roam up with the A green main knob?  And leave
split off.

  Peter W0LLN


On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM, Sam Morgan  wrote:


just a thought
how about creating a macro that does what you want...?


On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:


Bill,

Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
cases I will be split.


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

What I was expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial
for anyone who operates as I do.


That's not how it was designed to work.  Enabling split anytime Marker B
was tapped would be disruptive to most users.

In the vast majority of cases setting/tapping Marker B says "this is an
interesting signal - set VFO B so I can check it out using the KRX-3 or
by executing A/B."

You are asking for something that is "a bridge to far" and expecting
the K3/P3 to anticipate an abnormal action.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/19/2014 11:17 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Sam,

No, I've never made a macro, no idea how I'd approach that to
accomplish this. If it would work I'd be willing to try. What I was
expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial for anyone
who operates as I do.

Gary
KA1J


just a thought
how about creating a macro that does what you want...?

On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Bill,

Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
cases I will be split.

Since 1979 I've never listened on two bands simultaneously and if I
want to see what's happening on different bands that is of my DX
interest, I use the spot log in Logic 9, my logging software and it
compares all current spots posted in North America (my default) to
what is needed in my log and displays who, what, when, & where and
one click on the spot log & I QSY there. For that matter, it can
retain that spotting data for up to a month if I'm seeking a trend on
an operators methods.

So, for my style of operation to date, I 100% of the time would want
the P3 to engage MKR B as a transmit frequency. For the prior 20
years till I assembled the K3 in 08 I used a Corsair II & external
VFO; I used it that way as well with the external VFO listening for
the place to transmit. Now thanks to the P3 I can see the spots and
don't need to hear them and the P3 is a great tool for DXing for me.

What I do when I seek DX is so logical to me I can't help but think
its common for others as well. SInce the P3 communicates with the K3,
a firmware update of either the P3 or K3 to allow this choice of
engaging split when you select MKR B would be a genuine asset, I
expected it was a given.

Gary
KA1J


No, not intuitive.

MKR B is the VFO B frequency. Often one wants to listen on the B
frequency. It may be on another band.
SPLIT is a special case, not the norm.

...bill nr4c

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Gary Smith  wrote:

Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A
(Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob
to QSY me to a desired signal.

I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR
button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is
and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx
goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not
engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.

Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the
split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX
listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit
frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the
procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its
not intuitive.

If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I
want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do
differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I
tap on MKR B?

Thanks,

Gary
KA1J



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[Elecraft] Dual Watch on the KX3

[Joe W2KJ]

Howdy Fellow Elecrafters:

I've been having a great time working W1AW/X on the bands using my KX3.

It's amazing to break pileups using just 4W out of the KX3 to a W5GI antenna up 
only 32'.

This would not have been as easy as it has been without the wonderful Dual 
Watch option on the KX3.

Thank you Wayne and Eric for designing and marketing such a superb little 
transceiver.

The downside of this great little rig is that my K3 is getting dusty (grin).

73, Joe W2KJ
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Mike K2MK]

Hi Gary,

I understand your need and as others have indicated it's not really how most
folks use markers. My findings have been that the markers are not optimum
for split DX chasing. 

When DX is operating split I immediately hold the SPLIT button and turn on
the SUB RX and then spin the VFO B knob on the K3 while observing the
magenta and red (split) cursors on the P3. With the SUB RX turned on I can
hear all of the callers as I'm turning the VFO B dial and I am able to more
finely drop my signal in then by just visualizing its placement with the P3
alone. This also does away with the necessity of pushing the P3 knob. I have
found this to be quicker, more accurate, and more intuitive then using
markers.

73,
Mike K2MK


Gary Smith-2 wrote
> Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A 
> (Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob 
> to QSY me to a desired signal.
> 
> I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR 
> button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is 
> and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx 
> goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not 
> engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.
> 
> Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the 
> split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX 
> listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit 
> frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the 
> procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its 
> not intuitive.
> 
> If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I 
> want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do 
> differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I 
> tap on MKR B? 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Gary
> KA1J





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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Jim Brown]

On 3/19/2014 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote:

I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now for DX 
only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other types of 
operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch between 
the two mic's.


What are you trying to accomplish by using the different mics? Is it 
that you don't want to wear the headset?


FWIW -- I use a CM500 for all CW and SSB operation, and find it quite 
comfortable to just lean back in the chair and talk.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Dual Watch on the KX3

[Phil Hystad]

It seems that Elecraft should run one of their own contests.

How about collecting W1AWs for each zone and state and for each Elecraft rig 
you own.  For me, that would be the KX1, KX3, and K3.  I just noticed, I should 
ad a '2' to that list.

73, phil, K7PEH

P.S.  Just picked up W1AW/4 TN on my K3 at 14.033 MHz at 9:16 AM PDT.




On Mar 19, 2014, at 8:35 AM, Joe W2KJ  wrote:

> Howdy Fellow Elecrafters:
> 
> I've been having a great time working W1AW/X on the bands using my KX3.
> 
> It's amazing to break pileups using just 4W out of the KX3 to a W5GI antenna 
> up only 32'.
> 
> This would not have been as easy as it has been without the wonderful Dual 
> Watch option on the KX3.
> 
> Thank you Wayne and Eric for designing and marketing such a superb little 
> transceiver.
> 
> The downside of this great little rig is that my K3 is getting dusty (grin).
> 
>   73, Joe W2KJ
>   I QRP, therefore I am
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Phil Wheeler]

Jeff,

Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I 
unpackaged mine yesterday and have it working with 
the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you 
doing PTT or VOX, and if PTT how implemented?


73, Phil W7OX

On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote:

Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with 
me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. 
I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 
headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now 
for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other 
types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch 
between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information...

73 Jeff KB2M



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[kb2m]

I'm using PTT Phil. If you would like I could send you all my mic related parms 
next time I'm at my winter home.

73 Jeff KB2M

- Original Message -
From: Phil Wheeler 
To: k...@comcast.net, Elecraft Reflector 
Sent: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:30:22 - (UTC)
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

Jeff,

Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I 
unpackaged mine yesterday and have it working with 
the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you 
doing PTT or VOX, and if PTT how implemented?

73, Phil W7OX

On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote:
> Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share 
> with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, 
> etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the 
> CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was 
> up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use 
> for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time 
> to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful 
> information...
>
> 73 Jeff KB2M
>


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Phil Hystad]

phil...

I use the CM500 with the K3 plugged into the rear panel connection.  I use a 
VOX when operating SSB but I also have a foot switch (bought at the local 
Guitar Store) plugged into the rear panel PTT.  Works very nicely.

73, another phil, K7PEH


On Mar 19, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:

> Jeff,
> 
> Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I unpackaged mine yesterday and 
> have it working with the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you doing PTT 
> or VOX, and if PTT how implemented?
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
> On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote:
>> Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share 
>> with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, 
>> etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the 
>> CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was 
>> up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use 
>> for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first 
>> time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful 
>> information...
>> 
>> 73 Jeff KB2M
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Jim Bennett]

Phil -

I've been using the CM500 on my K3 for a couple years - very nice. I have a six 
year old boy so that pretty much negates using VOX here while on SSB; I use PTT 
100% of the time! I made up a small box that has a momentary push button switch 
and a toggle switch on it in parallel. I ran a wire from it to the PTT In jack 
on the back of the K3. Works great - I can use either the toggle or the push 
button switch for the PTT function.

Jim / W6JHB


On   Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014, at  Wednesday, 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:

> Jeff,
> 
> Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I unpackaged mine yesterday and 
> have it working with the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you doing PTT 
> or VOX, and if PTT how implemented?
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
> On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote:
>> Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share 
>> with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, 
>> etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the 
>> CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was 
>> up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use 
>> for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first 
>> time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful 
>> information...
>> 
>> 73 Jeff KB2M
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Jim Brown]

On 3/19/2014 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? 


I'm not Jeff, but it's real simple. Plug mic and phones into the rear 
panel connectors. Go into the menu, choose the rear panel mic, and turn 
on bias (tap 2 on the keypad, I think -- check the manual). That makes 
the mic work. Set mic gain to low -- the CM500 is a pretty "hot" mic.


You're going to want to turn the speaker on and off, so I assign that 
function to PF2 (long push of XIT). To do that, go into the menu, find 
the Speaker + Phones toggle, and push the XIT button.


For TXEQ, full cut of the three lowest frequency bands, then do some 
additional cut of the 4th band with someone listening to guide you as to 
how much.  BTW -- those settings are good for both K3 and KX3.


Another hint for the KX3. Because the KX3 is specifically designed for 
backpacking and minimal current drain, the speaker and headphone amp are 
not very powerful. We can make the best use of the available power by 
not wasting it on low frequency sounds. This means that setting the 
three lowest bands of RXEQ for maximum cut is a good idea, and will 
likely imcrease the headroom by a few dB.


73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[kb2m]

Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with 
me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. 
I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 
headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now 
for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other 
types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch 
between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information...  

73 Jeff KB2M


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[Elecraft] K2 - Resonate noise on audio

[Jason V]

I did a lot of testing to try and resolve and isolate the issue.  So here are
all the details and sorry in advance for being so verbose.  Also very green
to amateur radio. Got my ticket this year in January and the ink isn't even
dry.   So please bear with me.

I purchased a QRP K2 (s/n: 00026, not a typo) second hand and was fairly
happy with it after performing an alignment and setting the filters.  I
opted to build and install the KPA100 and KAT100 requiring numerous upgrades
to support.  Firmware upgrade, VFO, BFO, KPA/KAT100 mods provided with the
kits, and replaced the filters with a matched set.  I have doubled checked
board level mods on the K2 n+1 times and they are done per the manuals.

when doing an alignment and setting the filters after completion there is
resonate noise outside the skirts of the filters which wasn't there before. 
It is present on all bands and modes with the same interval.  Stripped the
radio back down to a QRP rig and it is still present.  Attached a dummy load
and tuned to the 7Mhz birdie.  When ever the birdie was within the filter
the resonance would be present, outside it goes away. 
Links to screen shots.
No birdie on cw filter. http://goo.gl/qvMGOq
birdie @ ~633 Hz. http://goo.gl/irDakg
birdie @ ~721 Hz. http://goo.gl/lBEacm

So I brought the Radio to work and put it on the IFR 1900 and it Tx's and
Rx's just fine.   Probed each of the new crystals and they all appeared fine
as well, steep skirts, consistent width, and no spurs.  I have screen shots
of the IFR if needed.

Comfortable it wasn't going to splatter the bands I put it on the air last
night.  Logged quite a few DX QSOs via JT65 and listened in on some SSB
which sounded great.  So the good news is the problem doesn't exist within
the filtered audio.  But it bugs the bejesus out of me knowing it wasn't
there before the mods.

The only options installed during the time of test were the RX160, KAF2,
K2NB2, & KSB2. Neither of which have been modified in any way.  Except for
the new crystals on the KSB2.

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated! 

Best Regards,
Jason - KV4TY




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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Stan Gibbs, KR7C]

Gary,

If you are willing to push a different button than MKRB, you can modify your
DX split procedure by using the PF1 and PF2 buttons to execute a macro that
puts turns the sub-receiver on, copies VFO settings from A to B to make sure
they are on the same band and consistent, sets VFO B to be the transmit VFO
and puts the rig in SPLIT mode. It also moves VFO B up 1 kHz (UPB4;) and
finally makes sure that RIT and XIT are off. When the rig is put into SPLIT
by the "FT1;" macro, the P3's MKRB will appear automatically

If you do this, then holding PF1 instead of MKRB accomplishes everything you
are trying to do.  Holding PF2 restores the simplex DX configuration.

Macros are programmed from the K3 utility's "Command Tester/K3 Macros" tab.
I named my macros "SPLITSUB" and "NOSPLIT", which are displayed in the VFO B
area when the macro is executed.  The text below before the ":" is the macro
label, and the text after the ":" is the macro command string. Follow the
process on page 6 of the K3/KX3 Programmer's manual to create the macro,
download it to the K3 and associate the PF1/PF2 buttons.

SPLITSUB: SB1;SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB4;RT0;XT0

NOSPLIT: SB0;FT0;RT0;XT0;SWT13;SWT13




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Re: [Elecraft] PDF Version of Part 97

[Jim Lowman]

I doubt that the same bound publication from the ARRL is updated more 
than once a year.

And, as Paul said, this one is free.

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 3/19/2014 8:00 AM, Paul Kirley wrote:

Those who want a PDF version of FCC regs (47 CFR 97) can get an annual
update from the Government Printing Office at
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/submitcitation.action?publication=CFR
by searching for the Most Recent Title 47 Part 97.  The result will be
in a pop-up browser window, from which the regs can be saved as a PDF.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Phil Wheeler]

Thanks, Jim. That sounds like a great way to go.

Phil w7ox

On 3/19/14, 9:36 AM, Jim Bennett wrote:

Phil -

I've been using the CM500 on my K3 for a couple years - very nice. I have a six 
year old boy so that pretty much negates using VOX here while on SSB; I use PTT 
100% of the time! I made up a small box that has a momentary push button switch 
and a toggle switch on it in parallel. I ran a wire from it to the PTT In jack 
on the back of the K3. Works great - I can use either the toggle or the push 
button switch for the PTT function.

Jim / W6JHB


On   Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014, at  Wednesday, 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:


Jeff,

Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? I unpackaged mine yesterday and have 
it working with the KX3 so I'm not expecting problems. Are you doing PTT or 
VOX, and if PTT how implemented?

73, Phil W7OX

On 3/19/14, 9:05 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote:

Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share with 
me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp, etc. 
I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the CM500 
headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was up to now 
for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use for other 
types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first time to switch 
between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful information...

73 Jeff KB2M


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Phil Wheeler]

Jim,

If using a headset, why the comments re speaker 
on-off for K3?


One reason I bought the CM500 is the need to shut 
out sounds if doing SSB in a noisy environment. 
Normally in the shack I use the speakers and MC43 
hand mike on K3 (so far) and a Sony earplug for CW 
(singular because one ear is stone deaf).


73, Phil

On 3/19/14, 9:46 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

On 3/19/2014 9:30 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Any tips/issues using the CM500 on the K3? 


I'm not Jeff, but it's real simple. Plug mic and 
phones into the rear panel connectors. Go into 
the menu, choose the rear panel mic, and turn on 
bias (tap 2 on the keypad, I think -- check the 
manual). That makes the mic work. Set mic gain 
to low -- the CM500 is a pretty "hot" mic.


You're going to want to turn the speaker on and 
off, so I assign that function to PF2 (long push 
of XIT). To do that, go into the menu, find the 
Speaker + Phones toggle, and push the XIT button.


For TXEQ, full cut of the three lowest frequency 
bands, then do some additional cut of the 4th 
band with someone listening to guide you as to 
how much.  BTW -- those settings are good for 
both K3 and KX3.


Another hint for the KX3. Because the KX3 is 
specifically designed for backpacking and 
minimal current drain, the speaker and headphone 
amp are not very powerful. We can make the best 
use of the available power by not wasting it on 
low frequency sounds. This means that setting 
the three lowest bands of RXEQ for maximum cut 
is a good idea, and will likely imcrease the 
headroom by a few dB.


73, Jim K9YC




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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Resonate noise on audio

[Phil Wheeler]

I'd check the KSB2. How well are the xtals 
grounded (solder joints and such)? Were any 
problems introduced while installing the crystals? 
etc. KSB2 is a pretty compact board so easy to 
introduce solder bridges and such.


If you did mods to the K2 before adding the KPA100 
did you use it QRP in that period?


73, Phil w7ox (K2 #380 with KPA100 and KAT100)

On 3/19/14, 10:01 AM, Jason V wrote:

I did a lot of testing to try and resolve and isolate the issue.  So here are
all the details and sorry in advance for being so verbose.  Also very green
to amateur radio. Got my ticket this year in January and the ink isn't even
dry.   So please bear with me.

I purchased a QRP K2 (s/n: 00026, not a typo) second hand and was fairly
happy with it after performing an alignment and setting the filters.  I
opted to build and install the KPA100 and KAT100 requiring numerous upgrades
to support.  Firmware upgrade, VFO, BFO, KPA/KAT100 mods provided with the
kits, and replaced the filters with a matched set.  I have doubled checked
board level mods on the K2 n+1 times and they are done per the manuals.

when doing an alignment and setting the filters after completion there is
resonate noise outside the skirts of the filters which wasn't there before.
It is present on all bands and modes with the same interval.  Stripped the
radio back down to a QRP rig and it is still present.  Attached a dummy load
and tuned to the 7Mhz birdie.  When ever the birdie was within the filter
the resonance would be present, outside it goes away.
Links to screen shots.
No birdie on cw filter. http://goo.gl/qvMGOq
birdie @ ~633 Hz. http://goo.gl/irDakg
birdie @ ~721 Hz. http://goo.gl/lBEacm

So I brought the Radio to work and put it on the IFR 1900 and it Tx's and
Rx's just fine.   Probed each of the new crystals and they all appeared fine
as well, steep skirts, consistent width, and no spurs.  I have screen shots
of the IFR if needed.

Comfortable it wasn't going to splatter the bands I put it on the air last
night.  Logged quite a few DX QSOs via JT65 and listened in on some SSB
which sounded great.  So the good news is the problem doesn't exist within
the filtered audio.  But it bugs the bejesus out of me knowing it wasn't
there before the mods.

The only options installed during the time of test were the RX160, KAF2,
K2NB2, & KSB2. Neither of which have been modified in any way.  Except for
the new crystals on the KSB2.

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Best Regards,
Jason - KV4TY


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[Elecraft] [OT] QST QST QST -- END OF THREAD

[Gary W. Hvizdak]

Regarding the uncharacteristically mean-spirited comments on the heels
of my last post ... I never imagined my words would be twisted to imply
meanings I never intended.  In particular, I never "discredited" INRAD's 400
Hz filter.  On the contrary, I pointed out that in the absence of a
panadapter, many operators find prolonged S&P with a 400 Hz passband
fatiguing; even inefficient if you end up missing weak stations in the
process. 

--- - - - ---

But stepping back for a moment ... what does it say about this
Reflector, that I feel so compelled to address such underhanded comments
(here) in clear violation of the list guidelines?

Sadly, Eric has allowed a few thugs to hijack his once-legendary
Elecraft Reflector.  No wonder so many Elecraft customers have already
abandoned this forum.

KI4GGX


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Re: [Elecraft] PDF Version of Part 97

[Phil Kane]

On 3/19/2014 10:06 AM, Jim Lowman wrote:

> I doubt that the same bound publication from the ARRL is updated more
> than once a year.

Fortunately, there aren't many rule revisions to Part 97 each year, so a
yearly copy plus staying aware of the revisions as they happen may
suffice for most hams.  That is not the case for other rule parts that I
consult on a regular basis in my professional life as a communications
regulatory attorney.  BNA's Communications Regulation service - formerly
called Pike and Fischer for those who are familiar with it - has monthly
full releases of FCC Rules, statutes, treaties, agency orders and
decisions, and court cases, plus on-line availability of current material.

> And, as Paul said, this one is free.

P+F costs several thousand dollars a year now.  You get what you pay for.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
ARRL Volunteer Counsel

VP - General Counsel & Engineering Manager
CSI Telecommunications, Inc. - Consulting Engineers
San Francisco, CA - Beaverton, OR
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[Elecraft] PDF Version of Part 97

[Paul Kirley]

Those who want a PDF version of FCC regs (47 CFR 97) can get an annual
update from the Government Printing Office at 
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/submitcitation.action?publication=CFR
by searching for the Most Recent Title 47 Part 97.  The result will be
in a pop-up browser window, from which the regs can be saved as a PDF.

There are two limitations to this approach.  
(1)  The update is done only in the fall, dated October 1 but not
available until some time after that date.  Any changes since October 1
will not be included.
(2)  The search interface has changed over time.  Future adaptation to
interface changes might be needed.

On the other hand, it's free.


73, Paul W8TM

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Re: [Elecraft] HRD new version question

[Bill W2BLC]

Thanks for the general information. I did go to their site and could 
find nothing directly addressing my questions.


What I am looking for, is someone actually using the latest version of 
HRD with a K3 that can answer my questions from experience.


Thanks,

Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Resonate noise on audio

[Jason V]

Thanks Phil.

My wife is IPC-7711/7721 and had her inspect my work when it was complete,
so pretty confident there.  That and I rechecked it several times since the
problem began. Removed the old crystals, cleaned up the vias with
solderwick, re-installed using insulator pads, and soldered the ground tab
to the side of the crystal approce 1/8" above the base.  All the cans
measured for continuity to the ground plane.  Have a metcal soldering
station and it makes working in dense layouts easier, not to mention temp
controls.  No one is perfect though so I could pull the KSB2 and put a few
jumpers in it's place.  The problem will either follow it or stay.
 
No.  Wish I had stopped to check the K2 mods first.  Usually I take an
incremental approach to this kind of thing but since I had the radio all
apart I did them while I was in there.  So I don't know exactly when the
problem was introduced.
  
   



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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Resonate noise on audio

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

Those "resonances" appear to be similar to what I observe when the 
soundcard input is overdriven.

See what happens if you reduce the audio into the soundcard.

Did you replace the crystals on the RF board as well?  If so, I hope you 
re-used the insulators under the crystals.  They were needed in the 
Field Test boards (serial numbers 100 and below) - boards used after the 
Field Test had more complete solder masking and were no longer necessary.


73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/19/2014 1:01 PM, Jason V wrote:

Attached a dummy load
and tuned to the 7Mhz birdie.  When ever the birdie was within the filter
the resonance would be present, outside it goes away.
Links to screen shots.
No birdie on cw filter. http://goo.gl/qvMGOq
birdie @ ~633 Hz. http://goo.gl/irDakg
birdie @ ~721 Hz. http://goo.gl/lBEacm

So I brought the Radio to work and put it on the IFR 1900 and it Tx's and
Rx's just fine.   Probed each of the new crystals and they all appeared fine
as well, steep skirts, consistent width, and no spurs.  I have screen shots
of the IFR if needed.




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[Elecraft] K3/0 Mini F posted on elecraft website

[VE3GNO Daniel]

Hi All

I've seen the K3/0-MINI-F  posted on Elecraft website  $699.95. Is just a 
pre-announcement? Any manuals pls and a guestimate of delivery 
 
Tnx

vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel
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Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

[Ross Primrose]

On 3/14/2014 5:33 AM, AD6XY wrote:

Power cuts happen, for whatever reason and we can't have them
bricking the radio, whatever it happens to be doing at the time. I am sure
Elecraft have been working on it, probably late into the night.



And THAT's the real problem. The K3 has been around long enough, and had 
this problem since day one, that it's pretty obvious Elecraft isn't 
interested in fixing it...


73, Ross N4RP

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Resonate noise on audio

[Phil Wheeler]

It sounds like a bear, Jason. But I know you'll 
find it eventually, especially with input from Don 
W. and Co.


I still think the SSB board is the likely culprit. 
But did you do any other mods at that time, like 
the A to B mod set? Good to look in those areas 
too, if you did. I've done *most* of those 
updates, but generally not the post-2002 KPA100 
mods and updates: I've had zero issues with mine, 
perhaps because the KAT100 gives it a happy 
environment.  The one recent mod I really 
appreciated was the AF gain pot mod. No 
components, but traces to cut and jumpers to add 
on the three main boards -- a major disassembly.  
But well worth doing (likely done on yours, since 
I think the mod has been around since 2001); easy 
to check for by looking for the long jumper on the 
RF board at the front on the underside.


K2 is a great rig. I did a receive compare with my 
K3 this morning and it's still one of the best 
there is. It is nice, with the new rigs, to not 
have the need for disassembly for firmware 
updates. Of course, not likely any more for the 
K2!  Mine was ten years behind in Feb so I did all 
the needed F/W updates then.


73, Phil w7ox

On 3/19/14, 11:12 AM, Jason V wrote:

Thanks Phil.

My wife is IPC-7711/7721 and had her inspect my work when it was complete,
so pretty confident there.  That and I rechecked it several times since the
problem began. Removed the old crystals, cleaned up the vias with
solderwick, re-installed using insulator pads, and soldered the ground tab
to the side of the crystal approce 1/8" above the base.  All the cans
measured for continuity to the ground plane.  Have a metcal soldering
station and it makes working in dense layouts easier, not to mention temp
controls.  No one is perfect though so I could pull the KSB2 and put a few
jumpers in it's place.  The problem will either follow it or stay.
  
No.  Wish I had stopped to check the K2 mods first.  Usually I take an

incremental approach to this kind of thing but since I had the radio all
apart I did them while I was in there.  So I don't know exactly when the
problem was introduced.
   




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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini F posted on elecraft website

[Wayne Burdick]

There will be an announcement shortly.

Wayne
N6KR


On Mar 19, 2014, at 11:35 AM, VE3GNO Daniel  wrote:

> Hi All
> 
> I've seen the K3/0-MINI-F  posted on Elecraft website  $699.95. Is just a 
> pre-announcement? Any manuals pls and a guestimate of delivery. 


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Ian White]

Forgive me, but I don't understand why anyone calling in a pileup would
ever wish to use the main RX to tune the pileup, while listening to the
DX station on the 2nd RX. 

The K3's Main RX and 2nd RX are identical in performance; but they are
not identical in ease of use. It always takes a few seconds more to
reach the functions of the 2nd RX because of the BSET button.

We need to ask ourselves: which station do we need hear the best; and
why?

The DX station that we are trying to work is the ONLY station that we
need to copy accurately and in detail. That station is also likely to be
quite weak, and these days we may also be fighting deliberate, malicious
QRM on the DX station's own frequency. For all of those reasons, surely
it makes sense to listen to the DX station on the Main RX (VFO A) where
all of the K3's QRM-fighting tools are instantly to hand? 

The 2nd RX is completely adequate for tuning the pileup because we
aren't listening for details there. We only need to find where a station
is sending "599" and "TU", to help us judge where and when to place our
own call. We don't need to copy any further detail, so why waste the
Main RX on tuning the pileup? 

For tuning the pileup with the 2nd RX, I have always found my saved
Normal passband settings to be completely adequate, and have never felt
the need to change them on the fly. There isn't time to do that anyway,
because in the next few seconds everything will have moved on.

Maybe this is all a habit, developed from using older transceivers with
a very inferior 2nd RX... but it still seems to make good sense today.


73 from Ian GM3SEK


>-Original Message-
>From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
>boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal K2VCO
>Sent: 19 March 2014 14:26
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.
>
>This is what I've learned to do. The only problem is that once you
enter
>this mode, if you want to fool with selectivity, APF, shift, etc. to
>hear the DX better, you must press BSET first.
>
>On 3/19/2014 6:42 AM, Peter Wollan wrote:
>> Another thought  how about putting the magenta marker on the DX
>> transmit frequency, and roam up with the A green main knob?  And
leave
>> split off.
>>
>>   Peter W0LLN
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM, Sam Morgan 
>wrote:
>>
>>> just a thought
>>> how about creating a macro that does what you want...?
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
>>>
 Bill,

 Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
 though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the
P3,
 its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all
those
 cases I will be split.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini F posted on elecraft website

[VE3GNO Daniel]

Wow tnx. Tha's a goood news woohoo

Vy73 de ve3gno Daniel
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[Elecraft] No RX or TX on K3

[K3RWN]

I lost both TX and RX on my K3.  The P3 was still showing received signals
on the display.   Then the TX and RX came back.  Then I lost it again.  Then
it resolved itself again.  I am running 4.83 FW.  

 

I had not TXmitted at all.  I was just listening to 10m.  I only know that
lost TX because I tried it when the RX went out.

 

Has anyone else experienced this problem?   Any ideas on what to check?

 

This happened Sat night.  It has been fine since.

 

Rich

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Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

[Phil Wheeler]

I suppose they could install a two-button push for 
power, as on the KX3, but that would bring other 
complaints, I reckon -- since some KX3 users don't 
like that approach -- or so I've read here.


73, Phil w7ox


On 3/19/14, 11:12 AM, Ross Primrose wrote:

On 3/14/2014 5:33 AM, AD6XY wrote:
Power cuts happen, for whatever reason and we 
can't have them
bricking the radio, whatever it happens to be 
doing at the time. I am sure
Elecraft have been working on it, probably late 
into the night.




And THAT's the real problem. The K3 has been 
around long enough, and had this problem since 
day one, that it's pretty obvious Elecraft isn't 
interested in fixing it...


73, Ross N4RP



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Re: [Elecraft] HRD new version question

[AA6VO]

Hello Bill,

I have HRD 6.2.3.234 current Public Beta and took a look at your questions:

ATU button works (AUTO/BYPASS) but button does not light
ATU Tune button works but no light
Notch (AUTO/OFF) works but no light
Notch-Manual button exists but does not allow for manual adjustment as far
as I can tell
No slider for manual notch
Noise Blanker button works and lights
No sliders for Hi Cut, Lo Cut

My understanding is lack of lighting on some buttons is due to no feedback
available from K3 but supposedly they HRD & Elecraft are working on the
issue.

Steve
AA6VO


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> I am using HRD 5.xx for rig control. I would like to buy the new version
> 6.2 if it will do the following:
> Light the buttons for: ATU, ATU Tune, Notch, Notch Manual, Noise Blanker
> Provides sliders for: Manual Notch, Hi Cut, Lo Cut
>
> Any K3 users with the latest HRD to answer? I have asked before and not
> received any definitive answers.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K3/0-Mini Remote Front Panel

[Wayne Burdick]

As you may already know, any K3 can control another one at a remote location. 
This allows you to have the experience of operating the radio, while taking 
advantage of great station locations with larger antenna arrays and other 
features.

Many K3 users operate this way exclusively, which is why we offer a 
cost-reduced K3, the K3/0. The K3/0 is the same size as the K3, but with all of 
the RF modules removed.

Now you have another choice: the K3/0-Mini. The Mini consists of a K3 front 
panel, only, so it's highly portable. When combined with a RemoteRig interface, 
the K3/0-Mini becomes a virtual K3 station you can take anywhere. The mini is 
perfect for home and travel use due to its small size. It fully duplicates all 
K3 controls, displays and menus for a realistic remote K3 experience.

The Mini has other features not found on the K3/0, including:

* Simplified RemoteRig Interfacing

  Use a single RemoteRig interface cable for connecting the RemoteRig 
  to your K3/0 Mini. This cable contains all IO connections from the 
  RemoteRig (SP, MIC, PTT, PAD, KEY, RXd, TXd).

* More Connectors

  Paddle, PTT and KEY inputs are now available both on the K3/0 Mini and 
RemoteRig.
  3.5-mm audio connections on the side connect to your headset without the use 
of adapters.

* Built-in Stereo Speakers­­­

  A pair of internal speakers powered by their own audio amplifier for stereo 
(main/sub RX) audio.

* USB Port for firmware loading and/or software-based remote-control solutions

For further information, see:

  http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm

The price of the K3/0-mini is $699.95, with first shipments in about 3 weeks.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

We have updated the K3Remote page with the K3/0-mini. See:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm

We are also adding more K3/0-Mini info to that page and it will be further 
updated in the next 15-30 minutes.

The ordering information is located in the K3Remote and K3/0 section of our 
order page. See:
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#k3remote

73,
Eric
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> On Mar 19, 2014, at 1:24 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> As you may already know, any K3 can control another one at a remote location. 
> This allows you to have the experience of operating the radio, while taking 
> advantage of great station locations with larger antenna arrays and other 
> features.
> 
> Many K3 users operate this way exclusively, which is why we offer a 
> cost-reduced K3, the K3/0. The K3/0 is the same size as the K3, but with all 
> of the RF modules removed.
> 
> Now you have another choice: the K3/0-Mini. The Mini consists of a K3 front 
> panel, only, so it's highly portable. When combined with a RemoteRig 
> interface, the K3/0-Mini becomes a virtual K3 station you can take anywhere. 
> The mini is perfect for home and travel use due to its small size. It fully 
> duplicates all K3 controls, displays and menus for a realistic remote K3 
> experience.
> 
> The Mini has other features not found on the K3/0, including:
> 
> * Simplified RemoteRig Interfacing
> 
>  Use a single RemoteRig interface cable for connecting the RemoteRig 
>  to your K3/0 Mini. This cable contains all IO connections from the 
>  RemoteRig (SP, MIC, PTT, PAD, KEY, RXd, TXd).
> 
> * More Connectors
> 
>  Paddle, PTT and KEY inputs are now available both on the K3/0 Mini and 
> RemoteRig.
>  3.5-mm audio connections on the side connect to your headset without the use 
> of adapters.
> 
> * Built-in Stereo Speakers­­­
> 
>  A pair of internal speakers powered by their own audio amplifier for stereo 
> (main/sub RX) audio.
> 
> * USB Port for firmware loading and/or software-based remote-control solutions
> 
> For further information, see:
> 
>  http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm
> 
> The price of the K3/0-mini is $699.95, with first shipments in about 3 weeks.
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Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Actually, we were totally unaware of the issue of powering off the K3 during a 
tune causing problems. We are trying to reproduce it on our K3s here so we can 
address it asap.

73,
Eric
elecraft.com
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> On Mar 19, 2014, at 11:12 AM, Ross Primrose  wrote:
> 
>> On 3/14/2014 5:33 AM, AD6XY wrote:
>> Power cuts happen, for whatever reason and we can't have them
>> bricking the radio, whatever it happens to be doing at the time. I am sure
>> Elecraft have been working on it, probably late into the night.
> 
> And THAT's the real problem. The K3 has been around long enough, and had this 
> problem since day one, that it's pretty obvious Elecraft isn't interested in 
> fixing it...
> 
> 73, Ross N4RP
> 
> -- 
> FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum 
> transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.”
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

[Kevin Stover]

This is what happens when people only report these things to the mailing 
list instead of calling or emailing Elecraft support directly.



On 3/19/2014 3:41 PM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote:

Actually, we were totally unaware of the issue of powering off the K3 during a 
tune causing problems. We are trying to reproduce it on our K3s here so we can 
address it asap.




--
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Re: [Elecraft] Updated FCC Regs

[Dauer, Edward]

Re Updated FCC Regs:

Three suggestions for finding current FCC regulations:

1.  There are free online law libraries that are pretty much current,
since many are wired into the federal offices that issue the regs. Problem
is, if you¹re not familiar with the CFR system, they can be hard to
navigate.

2.  Go to any law school library and ask for guest access to LEXIS.
(State law schools almost always allow members of the public to use their
facilities, except during bar exam season.  Most private law schools do
too.)  If you don¹t know how to search in LEXIS ask a Reference Librarian
or, even better, ask any law student you see.  They are easily
recognizable - they look tired and broke but they are otherwise entirely
approachable and most would love to help.

3.  If anyone on this Reflector urgently needs the updated version of a
specific provision and can¹t easily get it otherwise, contact me off list
(eda...@law.du.edu).


Edward A. Dauer (a/k/k ³Ted,² KN1CBR)
Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
 






>From: Paul Kirley 
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] PDF Version of Part 97
>Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20140319110051.02460...@pop.fuse.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Those who want a PDF version of FCC regs (47 CFR 97) can get an annual
>update from the Government Printing Office at
>http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/submitcitation.action?publication=CFR
>by searching for the Most Recent Title 47 Part 97.  The result will be
>in a pop-up browser window, from which the regs can be saved as a PDF.
>
>There are two limitations to this approach.
>(1)  The update is done only in the fall, dated October 1 but not
>available until some time after that date.  Any changes since October 1
>will not be included.
>(2)  The search interface has changed over time.  Future adaptation to
>interface changes might be needed.
>
>On the other hand, it's free.
>
>
>73, Paul W8TM
>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Fred Jensen]

H ... that seems like a whole lot of effort to work an other wise 
user-friendly radio/panadapter, but to each his own.  I can spot DX in a 
heartbeat from the pileup on the P3 and of course, just below the pile 
will be the UP Cops and [hopefully], the DX under them.  I finally built 
a PF1 macro to do: A-->B; A-->B; Move B up 5 KHz; Go to SPLIT.  PF2 
undoes it.  Moving my TX freq with the B-knob and P3 is quick and 
painless.  I don't have the second receiver.


Other than holding SPLIT, I don't know how to transmit on VFO B.

I got a Pigknob which is on the left of the laptop with the mouse and a 
paddle and migrated the macros into the PK.  I use the P3 markers during 
a contest to mark a multiplier who has a pile on him so I can come back 
when he's more lonely.


73,

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

On 3/18/2014 11:30 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A
(Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob
to QSY me to a desired signal.

I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR
button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is
and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx
goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not
engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.

Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the
split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX
listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit
frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the
procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its
not intuitive.

If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I
want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do
differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I
tap on MKR B?



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Re: [Elecraft] Updated FCC Regs

[Jim Lowman]

Thanks for the advice, Edward.

Actually, I don't recall that Part 97 changes all that often.

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 3/19/2014 2:17 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

Re Updated FCC Regs:

Three suggestions for finding current FCC regulations:

1.  There are free online law libraries that are pretty much current,
since many are wired into the federal offices that issue the regs. Problem
is, if you¹re not familiar with the CFR system, they can be hard to
navigate.

2.  Go to any law school library and ask for guest access to LEXIS.
(State law schools almost always allow members of the public to use their
facilities, except during bar exam season.  Most private law schools do
too.)  If you don¹t know how to search in LEXIS ask a Reference Librarian
or, even better, ask any law student you see.  They are easily
recognizable - they look tired and broke but they are otherwise entirely
approachable and most would love to help.

3.  If anyone on this Reflector urgently needs the updated version of a
specific provision and can¹t easily get it otherwise, contact me off list
(eda...@law.du.edu).


Edward A. Dauer (a/k/k ³Ted,² KN1CBR)
Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  








From: Paul Kirley 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] PDF Version of Part 97
Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20140319110051.02460...@pop.fuse.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Those who want a PDF version of FCC regs (47 CFR 97) can get an annual
update from the Government Printing Office at
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/submitcitation.action?publication=CFR
by searching for the Most Recent Title 47 Part 97.  The result will be
in a pop-up browser window, from which the regs can be saved as a PDF.

There are two limitations to this approach.
(1)  The update is done only in the fall, dated October 1 but not
available until some time after that date.  Any changes since October 1
will not be included.
(2)  The search interface has changed over time.  Future adaptation to
interface changes might be needed.

On the other hand, it's free.


73, Paul W8TM



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Bill Conkling]

Jeff,

I watched this nthread for a while and saw a dozen or so responses, but
no-one bothered to help you with a macro or two.  It seems that everyone has
opinions on what mic or jack and maybe which fingefr to use to press the
"ON".

But, as for the macros, here goes.

These are old, but you can see what I have done and adjust accordingly.
Good luck!



TO set mic to front for Hiel  HM10-Dual

Name:   -MicFP

Macro:  MG020;CP020;MN053;DN;DN;TE-03-03+00+00+03+03+00+00;SWT11;

ASSIGN TO PF1

This will set gain to 20, the compression to 20, set mic to front, adjust TX
Equalization and set range to H


To set rear for YAMAHA CM500

Name:   -MicRPl

Macro:  MG017;CP005;MN053;DN;DN;UP;TE+00+00+00+03+03+03+03+03;SWT11;

ASSIGN TO PF2

This will set gain to 17, compression to 5, set mic to rear, adjust TX
Equalization and set range to L

NOTE:'

The setting for range H or L is a toggle.  If you press the same function
key twice, it will toggle the range.  Therefore these macros leave the Main
Menu active to show the Front/Rear and Range setting.  Just press the MENY
butoon and you are ready to go.  If the range is wrong, just press keypad #1
to toggle to the other setting.

...bill

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k...@comcast.net
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share
with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp,
etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the
CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was
up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use
for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first
time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful
information...  

73 Jeff KB2M


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Gary Smith]

Hi Joe & others who kindly replied,

What I expect and what I see as efficient may be an "abnormal action" 
to another person but to me it is incredibly efficient and doing it 
otherwise is making work and is to me an abnormal action. 

What I want is engage split when I engage Magenta MKR 2, not to 
engage the my Sub Rx or anything else. If I want to check out an 
interesting signal seen on the P3 I will use the K3 VFO A to go there 
or if I want to do it with the P3 I will use the green MKR A to go 
there, certainly not MKR B. - The only time I want to use the magenta 
MKR B is when I want to transmit on the frequency I placed MKR B on. 
Otherwise MKR B is of no interest to me.

To me, If I wanted to listen to two simultaneous unique signals at 
the same time by using MKR B to do that, I would expect to disengage 
split and engage the sub Rx.

When I am in a pileup I don't care to use the sub RX to hear stations 
calling the DX at the same time I am. With the P3 I see the other 
stations and don't need to hear them as well. If I weren't using the 
P3 then I would want to hear with the sub Rx as otherwise it's 
shooting in the dark. 

It appears what I expected from the P3 in regards to automatic split 
with engaging MKR B is not in the software. For those of us who 
prefer to use the VFO A of the K3 to fine tune in the DX and use the 
advantage of a narrow span to select where to transmit split and 
pounce on it with MKR B, such an option would only make sense. 

How about the software engineers at Elecraft making that an option in 
the next firmware update. You don't like it, don't use it. You do 
like it, then you can use it. To me it makes all the sense in the 
world.

73,

Gary
KA1J

> > What I was expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial
> > for anyone who operates as I do.
> 
> That's not how it was designed to work.  Enabling split anytime Marker B
> was tapped would be disruptive to most users.
> 
> In the vast majority of cases setting/tapping Marker B says "this is an
> interesting signal - set VFO B so I can check it out using the KRX-3 or
> by executing A/B."
> 
> You are asking for something that is "a bridge to far" and expecting
> the K3/P3 to anticipate an abnormal action.
> 
> 73,
> 
> ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
> On 3/19/2014 11:17 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> > Sam,
> >
> > No, I've never made a macro, no idea how I'd approach that to
> > accomplish this. If it would work I'd be willing to try. What I was
> > expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial for anyone
> > who operates as I do.
> >
> > Gary
> > KA1J
> >
> >> just a thought
> >> how about creating a macro that does what you want...?
> >>
> >> On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> >>> Bill,
> >>>
> >>> Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
> >>> though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
> >>> its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
> >>> cases I will be split.
> >>>
> >>> Since 1979 I've never listened on two bands simultaneously and if I
> >>> want to see what's happening on different bands that is of my DX
> >>> interest, I use the spot log in Logic 9, my logging software and it
> >>> compares all current spots posted in North America (my default) to
> >>> what is needed in my log and displays who, what, when, & where and
> >>> one click on the spot log & I QSY there. For that matter, it can
> >>> retain that spotting data for up to a month if I'm seeking a trend on
> >>> an operators methods.
> >>>
> >>> So, for my style of operation to date, I 100% of the time would want
> >>> the P3 to engage MKR B as a transmit frequency. For the prior 20
> >>> years till I assembled the K3 in 08 I used a Corsair II & external
> >>> VFO; I used it that way as well with the external VFO listening for
> >>> the place to transmit. Now thanks to the P3 I can see the spots and
> >>> don't need to hear them and the P3 is a great tool for DXing for me.
> >>>
> >>> What I do when I seek DX is so logical to me I can't help but think
> >>> its common for others as well. SInce the P3 communicates with the K3,
> >>> a firmware update of either the P3 or K3 to allow this choice of
> >>> engaging split when you select MKR B would be a genuine asset, I
> >>> expected it was a given.
> >>>
> >>> Gary
> >>> KA1J
> >>>
>  No, not intuitive.
> 
>  MKR B is the VFO B frequency. Often one wants to listen on the B
>  frequency. It may be on another band.
>  SPLIT is a special case, not the norm.
> 
>  ...bill nr4c
> 
>  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
> 
> 
>  Gary Smith  wrote:
> 
>  Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A
>  (Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob
>  to QSY me to a desired signal.
> 
>  I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR
>  button to activate B ((Magenta

[Elecraft] KAT 500

[Robert Garceau]

Just decided to hook up my KAT500.

I'm having problems downloading the firmware updates.

 

I hooked up the cable from the KAT500 to one of my USB ports on my computer.

I can't get the KAT500 to talk to the computer.

 

Could use some assistance here.

 

Thanks, bob

 

 

Bob Garceau, W1EQ

DXCC Honor Roll

Triple Play Award #5

DXCC Challenge 2149 band/countries

Ex. K1YRP, USA-CA All Counties #342

 

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Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

[Thomas Taylor]

On Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:46:19 -0700
Thomas Taylor  wrote:

> On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:50:11 -0700
> Thomas Taylor  wrote:
> 
> > Would any of you K2 owners want to get together to order the PCB's for a
> > quantity discount?
> > 
> > Thanks, Tom  KG7CFC
> > 
> > 
> > 

Just a follow up.  The boards have arrived and I have cut them apart.  There
were 9 boards total, one of which is mine.  They were rough cut on a bandsaw
and have slightly rough edges which you will have to finish yourselves as my
ability is limited by age and equipment.

I will ship the 8 boards to the first eight people who originally requested
them when I receive payment of $16.00 to cover the board and shipping.  Payment
may be made via PayPal (li...@comcast.net).

As there were more than 8 requesters I will order another set if there is
enough interest.

73 & Thanks for your patience, Tom  KG7CFC
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> How about the software engineers at Elecraft making that an option in
> the next firmware update. You don't like it, don't use it. You do
> like it, then you can use it. To me it makes all the sense in the
> world.

I can think of a lot more important things for the software engineer
(N1AL) on the P3 to be working on.

1) baseline clamping with a fixed offset when changing span
2) fixing the center frequency setting on 17/12 meters when
   changing bands
3) fixing the center frequency on other bands so the display always
   centers to an even 5/10/25 KHz step on the other bands.
4) setting the fix tune mode so it limits the left/right edges of the
   screen to the amateur band until one tunes out of the band
5) fixing the loss of scale when changing bands (remember the scale
   last used on the target band)

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/19/2014 6:40 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

Hi Joe & others who kindly replied,

What I expect and what I see as efficient may be an "abnormal action"
to another person but to me it is incredibly efficient and doing it
otherwise is making work and is to me an abnormal action.

What I want is engage split when I engage Magenta MKR 2, not to
engage the my Sub Rx or anything else. If I want to check out an
interesting signal seen on the P3 I will use the K3 VFO A to go there
or if I want to do it with the P3 I will use the green MKR A to go
there, certainly not MKR B. - The only time I want to use the magenta
MKR B is when I want to transmit on the frequency I placed MKR B on.
Otherwise MKR B is of no interest to me.

To me, If I wanted to listen to two simultaneous unique signals at
the same time by using MKR B to do that, I would expect to disengage
split and engage the sub Rx.

When I am in a pileup I don't care to use the sub RX to hear stations
calling the DX at the same time I am. With the P3 I see the other
stations and don't need to hear them as well. If I weren't using the
P3 then I would want to hear with the sub Rx as otherwise it's
shooting in the dark.

It appears what I expected from the P3 in regards to automatic split
with engaging MKR B is not in the software. For those of us who
prefer to use the VFO A of the K3 to fine tune in the DX and use the
advantage of a narrow span to select where to transmit split and
pounce on it with MKR B, such an option would only make sense.

How about the software engineers at Elecraft making that an option in
the next firmware update. You don't like it, don't use it. You do
like it, then you can use it. To me it makes all the sense in the
world.

73,

Gary
KA1J


What I was expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial
for anyone who operates as I do.


That's not how it was designed to work.  Enabling split anytime Marker B
was tapped would be disruptive to most users.

In the vast majority of cases setting/tapping Marker B says "this is an
interesting signal - set VFO B so I can check it out using the KRX-3 or
by executing A/B."

You are asking for something that is "a bridge to far" and expecting
the K3/P3 to anticipate an abnormal action.

73,

 ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/19/2014 11:17 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Sam,

No, I've never made a macro, no idea how I'd approach that to
accomplish this. If it would work I'd be willing to try. What I was
expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial for anyone
who operates as I do.

Gary
KA1J


just a thought
how about creating a macro that does what you want...?

On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

Bill,

Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
cases I will be split.

Since 1979 I've never listened on two bands simultaneously and if I
want to see what's happening on different bands that is of my DX
interest, I use the spot log in Logic 9, my logging software and it
compares all current spots posted in North America (my default) to
what is needed in my log and displays who, what, when, & where and
one click on the spot log & I QSY there. For that matter, it can
retain that spotting data for up to a month if I'm seeking a trend on
an operators methods.

So, for my style of operation to date, I 100% of the time would want
the P3 to engage MKR B as a transmit frequency. For the prior 20
years till I assembled the K3 in 08 I used a Corsair II & external
VFO; I used it that way as well with the external VFO listening for
the place to transmit. Now thanks to the P3 I can see the spots and
don't need to hear them and the P3 is a great tool for DXing for me.

What I do when I seek DX is so logical to me I can't help but think
its common for others as well. SInce the P3 communicates with the K3,
a firmware update of either the P3 or K3 to allow this choice of
engaging split when you select MKR B would be a genuine asset, I
expected it was a given.

Gary
KA1J


No, not intuitive.

MKR B is the VFO B frequen

Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Gary Smith]

I have my priorities, you have yours.

Out

Gary
KA1J

> 
>  > How about the software engineers at Elecraft making that an option in
>  > the next firmware update. You don't like it, don't use it. You do
>  > like it, then you can use it. To me it makes all the sense in the
>  > world.
> 
> I can think of a lot more important things for the software engineer
> (N1AL) on the P3 to be working on.
> 
> 1) baseline clamping with a fixed offset when changing span
> 2) fixing the center frequency setting on 17/12 meters when
> changing bands
> 3) fixing the center frequency on other bands so the display always
> centers to an even 5/10/25 KHz step on the other bands.
> 4) setting the fix tune mode so it limits the left/right edges of the
> screen to the amateur band until one tunes out of the band
> 5) fixing the loss of scale when changing bands (remember the scale
> last used on the target band)
> 
> 73,
> 
> ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
> On 3/19/2014 6:40 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
> > Hi Joe & others who kindly replied,
> >
> > What I expect and what I see as efficient may be an "abnormal action"
> > to another person but to me it is incredibly efficient and doing it
> > otherwise is making work and is to me an abnormal action.
> >
> > What I want is engage split when I engage Magenta MKR 2, not to
> > engage the my Sub Rx or anything else. If I want to check out an
> > interesting signal seen on the P3 I will use the K3 VFO A to go there
> > or if I want to do it with the P3 I will use the green MKR A to go
> > there, certainly not MKR B. - The only time I want to use the magenta
> > MKR B is when I want to transmit on the frequency I placed MKR B on.
> > Otherwise MKR B is of no interest to me.
> >
> > To me, If I wanted to listen to two simultaneous unique signals at
> > the same time by using MKR B to do that, I would expect to disengage
> > split and engage the sub Rx.
> >
> > When I am in a pileup I don't care to use the sub RX to hear stations
> > calling the DX at the same time I am. With the P3 I see the other
> > stations and don't need to hear them as well. If I weren't using the
> > P3 then I would want to hear with the sub Rx as otherwise it's
> > shooting in the dark.
> >
> > It appears what I expected from the P3 in regards to automatic split
> > with engaging MKR B is not in the software. For those of us who
> > prefer to use the VFO A of the K3 to fine tune in the DX and use the
> > advantage of a narrow span to select where to transmit split and
> > pounce on it with MKR B, such an option would only make sense.
> >
> > How about the software engineers at Elecraft making that an option in
> > the next firmware update. You don't like it, don't use it. You do
> > like it, then you can use it. To me it makes all the sense in the
> > world.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Gary
> > KA1J
> >
> >>> What I was expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial
> >>> for anyone who operates as I do.
> >>
> >> That's not how it was designed to work.  Enabling split anytime Marker B
> >> was tapped would be disruptive to most users.
> >>
> >> In the vast majority of cases setting/tapping Marker B says "this is an
> >> interesting signal - set VFO B so I can check it out using the KRX-3 or
> >> by executing A/B."
> >>
> >> You are asking for something that is "a bridge to far" and expecting
> >> the K3/P3 to anticipate an abnormal action.
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >>  ... Joe, W4TV
> >>
> >>
> >> On 3/19/2014 11:17 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> >>> Sam,
> >>>
> >>> No, I've never made a macro, no idea how I'd approach that to
> >>> accomplish this. If it would work I'd be willing to try. What I was
> >>> expecting as an built-in option though would be beneficial for anyone
> >>> who operates as I do.
> >>>
> >>> Gary
> >>> KA1J
> >>>
>  just a thought
>  how about creating a macro that does what you want...?
> 
>  On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> > Bill,
> >
> > Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
> > though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
> > its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
> > cases I will be split.
> >
> > Since 1979 I've never listened on two bands simultaneously and if I
> > want to see what's happening on different bands that is of my DX
> > interest, I use the spot log in Logic 9, my logging software and it
> > compares all current spots posted in North America (my default) to
> > what is needed in my log and displays who, what, when, & where and
> > one click on the spot log & I QSY there. For that matter, it can
> > retain that spotting data for up to a month if I'm seeking a trend on
> > an operators methods.
> >
> > So, for my style of operation to date, I 100% of the time would want
> > the P3 to engage MKR B as a transmit frequency. For the prior 20
> > years till I assembled the K3 in 08 I used a

Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Vic Rosenthal K2VCO]

One reason for doing this is so that you do not have to use SPLIT, which 
turns QRQ mode off. QRQ mode produces 'cleaner' QSK even at slower 
speeds, and is pretty much necessary over about 35 wpm to avoid badly 
malformed CW.


This is one of the 'rough edges' of the K3 which has to do with the time 
it takes the synthesizers to reliably change frequency.


I use macros to take me into/out of "pileup mode', including activating 
the subreceiver, putting the appropriate signals into the right and left 
channels, moving up two kHz, etc. One minor problem is that the sub 
balance control works backwards for my preferred placement of DX in the 
left ear and pileup in the right.


I am not totally happy with this situation, but QRQ mode is important to me.

On 3/19/2014 12:18 PM, Ian White wrote:

Forgive me, but I don't understand why anyone calling in a pileup would
ever wish to use the main RX to tune the pileup, while listening to the
DX station on the 2nd RX.

The K3's Main RX and 2nd RX are identical in performance; but they are
not identical in ease of use. It always takes a few seconds more to
reach the functions of the 2nd RX because of the BSET button.

We need to ask ourselves: which station do we need hear the best; and
why?

The DX station that we are trying to work is the ONLY station that we
need to copy accurately and in detail. That station is also likely to be
quite weak, and these days we may also be fighting deliberate, malicious
QRM on the DX station's own frequency. For all of those reasons, surely
it makes sense to listen to the DX station on the Main RX (VFO A) where
all of the K3's QRM-fighting tools are instantly to hand?

The 2nd RX is completely adequate for tuning the pileup because we
aren't listening for details there. We only need to find where a station
is sending "599" and "TU", to help us judge where and when to place our
own call. We don't need to copy any further detail, so why waste the
Main RX on tuning the pileup?

For tuning the pileup with the 2nd RX, I have always found my saved
Normal passband settings to be completely adequate, and have never felt
the need to change them on the fly. There isn't time to do that anyway,
because in the next few seconds everything will have moved on.

Maybe this is all a habit, developed from using older transceivers with
a very inferior 2nd RX... but it still seems to make good sense today.


73 from Ian GM3SEK



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boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal K2VCO
Sent: 19 March 2014 14:26
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

This is what I've learned to do. The only problem is that once you

enter

this mode, if you want to fool with selectivity, APF, shift, etc. to
hear the DX better, you must press BSET first.


--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Stan Gibbs, KR7C]

Gary Smith-2 wrote
> How about the software engineers at Elecraft making that an option in 
> the next firmware update. You don't like it, don't use it. You do 
> like it, then you can use it. To me it makes all the sense in the 
> world.

Gary,

If you don't want the sub-receiver engaged, then take out the "SB1;" command
in the SPLITSUB macro:

SPLIT:SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB4;RT0;XT0

and the "SB0;" command in the NOSPLIT macro:

FT0;RT0;XT0;SWT13;SWT13

Of course, you can use any subset of these commands or add others giving you
a very powerful capability to customize the operation of the K3/P3.  I
understand that the PF1 button is not the one you like to use, but you
should try it; you might like it once you get used to it.

I will say that it would be cool if you could send K3 serial commands from
the P3's function buttons, but, as Joe said, there are many requests on the
list that may get attention first.




-
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Re: [Elecraft] HRD new version question

[Bill W2BLC]

Thank you very much for making those tests. They saved me the 
frustration of purchasing the new version of HRD, that would not have 
improved my operation.


I only use HRD for rig control, so my best bet now is to keep using the 
5.xx version that I already have set up.


Bill W2BLC K-Line
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Jeff Griffin]

Thanks Bill this is exactly what I was looking for, some place to start. I
was wondering if anyone else has setup any macros for mic selection.
Thanks

73 Jeff kb2m 

-Original Message-
From: Bill Conkling [mailto:n...@widomaker.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 5:44 PM
To: k...@comcast.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

Jeff,

I watched this nthread for a while and saw a dozen or so responses, but
no-one bothered to help you with a macro or two.  It seems that everyone has
opinions on what mic or jack and maybe which fingefr to use to press the
"ON".

But, as for the macros, here goes.

These are old, but you can see what I have done and adjust accordingly.
Good luck!



TO set mic to front for Hiel  HM10-Dual

Name:   -MicFP

Macro:  MG020;CP020;MN053;DN;DN;TE-03-03+00+00+03+03+00+00;SWT11;

ASSIGN TO PF1

This will set gain to 20, the compression to 20, set mic to front, adjust TX
Equalization and set range to H


To set rear for YAMAHA CM500

Name:   -MicRPl

Macro:  MG017;CP005;MN053;DN;DN;UP;TE+00+00+00+03+03+03+03+03;SWT11;

ASSIGN TO PF2

This will set gain to 17, compression to 5, set mic to rear, adjust TX
Equalization and set range to L

NOTE:'

The setting for range H or L is a toggle.  If you press the same function
key twice, it will toggle the range.  Therefore these macros leave the Main
Menu active to show the Front/Rear and Range setting.  Just press the MENY
butoon and you are ready to go.  If the range is wrong, just press keypad #1
to toggle to the other setting.

...bill

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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share
with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp,
etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the
CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was
up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use
for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first
time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful
information...  

73 Jeff KB2M


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[Elecraft] KX3 decoding CW with hand key

[WA7SPY]

I have had my KX3 for a month or so. Love the radio. I have recently decided to 
learn and start using a bug after using a paddle for many years. How do I 
decode my sending when key 1 is selected to Hand. When key 1 is set to dot tip 
it decodes my paddle just fine as I send. It does not decode when key1 is set 
to Hand as I send. Is the just the way it is or is there a setting I am missing?

Thanks,
Glenn WA7SPY

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 & marker B transmit freq.

[Merv Schweigert]

You can make a macro that toggles,  my PF1 goes to split and up 5, sub 
receiver,  hitting it again goes back to

normal..  saves PF2 for another use.

Merv K9FD/KH6

H ... that seems like a whole lot of effort to work an other wise 
user-friendly radio/panadapter, but to each his own.  I can spot DX in 
a heartbeat from the pileup on the P3 and of course, just below the 
pile will be the UP Cops and [hopefully], the DX under them.  I 
finally built a PF1 macro to do: A-->B; A-->B; Move B up 5 KHz; Go to 
SPLIT.  PF2 undoes it.  Moving my TX freq with the B-knob and P3 is 
quick and painless.  I don't have the second receiver.


Other than holding SPLIT, I don't know how to transmit on VFO B.

I got a Pigknob which is on the left of the laptop with the mouse and 
a paddle and migrated the macros into the PK.  I use the P3 markers 
during a contest to mark a multiplier who has a pile on him so I can 
come back when he's more lonely.


73,

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

On 3/18/2014 11:30 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A
(Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob
to QSY me to a desired signal.

I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR
button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last transmission is
and I place the Magenta marker at that location and tap: The Sub Rx
goes to that frequency where the DX was last listening but sub is not
engaged, it just sits on that frequency and does nothing with it.

Problem is that if I don't then reach over and manually hold the
split button on the K3 itself to have the K3 transmit on the DX
listening frequency, I'll still keep transmitting on the DX transmit
frequency because the K3 will not have gone split; its as if the
procedure is halted half way and it shouldn't function this way, its
not intuitive.

If I'm going to the effort to engage Marker B to QSY its because I
want to transmit on the Marker B frequency. What do I have to the do
differently to force the K3 go split to transmit on the B freq when I
tap on MKR B?



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 decoding CW with hand key

[Matt Zilmer]

That's the way it is.  The KX3 can decode its own paddle-generated CW.

73,
matt W6NIA

On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:28:24 -0700, you wrote:

>I have had my KX3 for a month or so. Love the radio. I have recently decided 
>to learn and start using a bug after using a paddle for many years. How do I 
>decode my sending when key 1 is selected to Hand. When key 1 is set to dot tip 
>it decodes my paddle just fine as I send. It does not decode when key1 is set 
>to Hand as I send. Is the just the way it is or is there a setting I am 
>missing?
>
>Thanks,
>Glenn WA7SPY
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[Elecraft] K2 Headphone jack switch failure?

[Curt]

My K2's speaker stopped working, headphones still work.  This has happened 
twice since building my K1 because the "switch" inside the K1 jack is sawed 
in half by plugging and unplugging headphones.


Does this same failure mode apply to the K2 headphone jack?

73, Curt KB5JO 



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Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500

[Don Wilhelm]

Bob,

Have you selected the correct COM port in KAT500 Utility?
I assume the usual USB to serial adapter - are the drivers loaded? That 
is almost automatic on Windows 7/8 or on the MAC OS, but other operating 
systems may require some additional attention.


If you are unsure of the COM port, go to device manager and see which 
COM ports are assigned.  If there are several, try unplugging the 
adapter and see which one goes away - then plug it in and see which COM 
port is added.  Select that COM port in KAT500 Utility and see if it 
connects.


If that does not help, I suggest contacting supp...@elecraft.com to see 
if you might have a KAT500 problem.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/19/2014 5:17 PM, Robert Garceau wrote:

Just decided to hook up my KAT500.

I'm having problems downloading the firmware updates.

  


I hooked up the cable from the KAT500 to one of my USB ports on my computer.

I can't get the KAT500 to talk to the computer.




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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Headphone jack switch failure?

[Don Wilhelm]

Curt,

Yes, the same thing applies.  The little plastic lever inside the jack 
breaks leaving the switch in a position where either the speaker is 
active all the time, or more often that the speaker does not work 
because it is not engaged.
Unfortunately, Elecraft has not been successful in encouraging the 
manufacturer to beef up the design of that fragile lever, so we are left 
with the task of replacing the jack when it fails.


If you do not want to replace the jack, I can give you instructions on 
how to bypass it with a wire so the speaker is on all the time, and then 
to silence it, you can plug a bare 3.5mm jack into the EXT speaker jack 
on the back of the K2.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/19/2014 9:02 PM, Curt wrote:
My K2's speaker stopped working, headphones still work.  This has 
happened twice since building my K1 because the "switch" inside the K1 
jack is sawed in half by plugging and unplugging headphones.


Does this same failure mode apply to the K2 headphone jack?


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Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

[Brian Denley]

Tom:
Please add me to those interested if you order another batch.
Brian Denley
KB1VBF

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> On Mar 19, 2014, at 5:59 PM, Thomas Taylor  wrote:
> 
> On Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:46:19 -0700
> Thomas Taylor  wrote:
> 
>> On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:50:11 -0700
>> Thomas Taylor  wrote:
>> 
>>> Would any of you K2 owners want to get together to order the PCB's for a
>>> quantity discount?
>>> 
>>> Thanks, Tom  KG7CFC
>>> 
>>> 
> 
> Just a follow up.  The boards have arrived and I have cut them apart.  There
> were 9 boards total, one of which is mine.  They were rough cut on a bandsaw
> and have slightly rough edges which you will have to finish yourselves as my
> ability is limited by age and equipment.
> 
> I will ship the 8 boards to the first eight people who originally requested
> them when I receive payment of $16.00 to cover the board and shipping.  
> Payment
> may be made via PayPal (li...@comcast.net).
> 
> As there were more than 8 requesters I will order another set if there is
> enough interest.
> 
> 73 & Thanks for your patience, Tom  KG7CFC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Jim Brown]

On 3/19/2014 10:35 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:

If using a headset, why the comments re speaker on-off for K3?


Because I often have the radio on while I'm doing other things around 
the shack. And also because I operate CW casually, and because I work 
various digital modes that don't require me to hear real well. For 
example, I need the listen to RTTY and PSK31 well enough to tune it in, 
but not well enough to copy it.


That's why I asked Jeff WHY he wanted to use two different mics. As a 
retired sound system design consultant, part of my job was getting folks 
to articulate their goals and needs, not in terms of equipment they 
thought they needed, but it terms of what they want to accomplish. From 
there, it was my job to match solutions to their needs.


So Jeff, I wasn't taking offense, but simply clarifying your goals.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

[Bill Conkling]

No problem, Jeff.  

This combo is just that, a start.  There are some gurus on the list that
have written macros that only require one pf# key as they do some magic and
self-modify themselves to toggle the setup.  Maybe when they finish the
discussion on one verses two mics or speakers +/- phones, one of them will
enlighten us with some real useful information.

'till then, I use the macros I sent you myself, with some mods to the TE:

Good luck.

...bill nr4c

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From: Jeff Griffin [mailto:k...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 8:20 PM
To: 'Bill Conkling'
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

Thanks Bill this is exactly what I was looking for, some place to start. I
was wondering if anyone else has setup any macros for mic selection.
Thanks

73 Jeff kb2m 

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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

Jeff,

I watched this nthread for a while and saw a dozen or so responses, but
no-one bothered to help you with a macro or two.  It seems that everyone has
opinions on what mic or jack and maybe which fingefr to use to press the
"ON".

But, as for the macros, here goes.

These are old, but you can see what I have done and adjust accordingly.
Good luck!



TO set mic to front for Hiel  HM10-Dual

Name:   -MicFP

Macro:  MG020;CP020;MN053;DN;DN;TE-03-03+00+00+03+03+00+00;SWT11;

ASSIGN TO PF1

This will set gain to 20, the compression to 20, set mic to front, adjust TX
Equalization and set range to H


To set rear for YAMAHA CM500

Name:   -MicRPl

Macro:  MG017;CP005;MN053;DN;DN;UP;TE+00+00+00+03+03+03+03+03;SWT11;

ASSIGN TO PF2

This will set gain to 17, compression to 5, set mic to rear, adjust TX
Equalization and set range to L

NOTE:'

The setting for range H or L is a toggle.  If you press the same function
key twice, it will toggle the range.  Therefore these macros leave the Main
Menu active to show the Front/Rear and Range setting.  Just press the MENY
butoon and you are ready to go.  If the range is wrong, just press keypad #1
to toggle to the other setting.

...bill

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

Does anyone have (or know where I can get)a set of macros they would share
with me that will change a K3's mic input, along with TX eq, mic gain, comp,
etc. I'm setting my K3 up for the first time for other then DX use with the
CM500 headset. I'm going to be also using an 8 pin Kenwood MC-50. My K3 was
up to now for DX only use, but as I'm downsizing I would now like to it use
for other types of operating, and would like to use macros for the first
time to switch between the two mic's. Thanks in advance for any useful
information...  

73 Jeff KB2M


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