Hi Jim
Memories 0-9 are quick memories which are accessed by the commands M-V and
then the keypad number. I have programmed each of those memories with each
band 160 thru 6 metres so that I can change bands without having to use the
up/ down button. I have also programmed the M1 thru M4 buttons
hi all,
I recommend using a decent ftp client. I use Total Commander (from
www.ghisler.com) it has an ftp client plugin. With this program you can
define the ftp server, login, directory at both sides of the connection and
with
one click you are where you wanted to be.
Donloading the file
Band conditions were very busy at the start, but we managed and the
continental stations faded after a while.
Topics covered:
Leakage on earlier K3 I/O boards causing intermittent transmit when
changing bands (potential problem due to solder flux residue up to at
least serial 400 range).
K3
Merry Christmas everybody,
I've just updated my firmware to 2.67.
I now have no compressor available on AM and the audio sounds very thin
and low - very similar to that on FM.
The modulation appears to decrease the carrier power. This second
problem has been an issue for some months.
The FM
John, the AM has been hopeless since a firmware change a little while
back. It's supposed to be on the to do list. I used to occasionally
join one of the AM nets that run on 80m, since the later firmware it's
been too embarrassing!
There are a few items still outstanding on the K3, the lack of
Dave G4AON wrote:
The notch filter needs work too, in comparison to my SDR it's very poor.
20 Hz steps and too wide...
I do agree with that, and I also would like the notch to be inside the AGC
Loop, so that the strong signal being notched does not swamp the AGC. Right
now, to me it acts a
John,
Compression on AM is not currently permitted because the same algorithm
used for SSB creates distortion in AM - I believe Lyle has promised to
develop a new AM compression algorithm, but I don't know when.
I have no clue about your FM problems - what deviation do you have set?
Check
Any reason for not implementing squelch in other modes (especially SSB) ?
- I really miss it.
Eivind LA9XFA
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Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:42:46 -0500
From: Monty Shultes mon...@mindspring.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question on Squelch
To: Lynn
Thank you Randy and Dave for the responses. I guess I can't access the
old firmware. I don't remember which version my K3 cme with, but the AM
was very good then. The FM has always been awful. Hope that is on the to
do list as well
73s
John G3YPZ
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I have recently recieved a K3 and am trying to perform the Firmware upgrade.
When I plug in the USB to my laptop, it recognizes the Prolific drivers and
says that the hardware is installed and ready to use. When I try to select the
Port assignment in the K3 Utility, it reads the correct port
It sounds like you're doing the right things.
If you haven't already, please update the Prolific device drivers from the
link shown in the K3 Utility Help under Help - Troubleshooting - USB to
Serial Adapter Troubleshooting.
The link is
Hi, All
I've just installed MCU 2.76 and find that the diversity auto config
no longer works. Anyone else notice this?
73
JRG
DK3NG
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Upgraded the older K3, #311 to current upgrades and firmware. Also added the
PR6. Finally getting a chance to spend some time playing on 6M. A couple
issues. These issues do not happen on the lower bands, only 6M. Looking for
feedback and suggestions. I am assuming what I am seeing is not normal.
I've just installed the 2nd receiver and made all of the recent mods,
upgrades and adjustments to S/N 56. As far as I can tell, all is
well.
I continue to marvel at the fit of the K3's metalwork!
I purchased the 2nd receiver solely to be able to monitor 6M for
openings while the radio's
I use my K3 to participate in a daily 10m CW net (28.130, 7pm PST).
I've been experimenting with two antennas for the net: 40m full wave,
vertically-oriented loop, relying on my KAT3 for a match, and a home-brew 10m
rotatable dipole cut pretty close to resonate at 28.130.
When using the
Thanks, Barry. This should be true if CONFIG: MEM 0-9 is set to BAND SEL, but
I have it set to NOR. In which case, 0-9 should NOT be in the band select
mode and ALL memories should be accessable with MV ## MV...unless of
course I missed something in the updates :)
Jim
Barry Simpson wrote:
Hi,
When I change mode of my K3 #310 from Data to AM
using the Mode down -button, a short
( abt 1 second ) TX burst gets sent out.
Burst power is roughly 1/5 of the requested
output power.
This happnens if VOX Gain is set to about 20 or
higher and even when there are no mic-, data- or
My newly assembled K3 has no power output. I have tried all the
configuration settings that might affect output. I have checked all the
assembly procedures to assure I did all correctly. The 100 watt amp is not
yet installed. I am convinced I have a hardware problem. I have sent a
request for help
Hi Kari,
Yes, this was just reported and discussed a few days ago :-) See the
messages with the subject line Transmit when switching from DATA to
AM mode? starting Dec. 25, 2008. It has been reported to Elecraft.
Until it's fixed, one possible work around is to reduce VOX Gain when
not
Hi Phil
I think the first thing that occurs to me is: are you feeding this loop with
one coax and just switching between bands?
David
G3UNA
I use my K3 to participate in a daily 10m CW net (28.130, 7pm PST).
I've been experimenting with two antennas for the net: 40m full wave,
Hi Phil,
I have a lot of experience using 10M for VHF type contacts. You have to
approach is as a VHF band. I asssume the stations are local to you and
are not coming in on skip. That being the case you need to find out if
the stations are vertically polarised. If so you will get good results
I am trying to set various filter bandwidths and center frequencies for
SSB using macros on the K3 Utility command tester.
I am having trouble understanding the K2 and K3 mode commands and
when they are appropriate. If I want to set a bandwidth of 1.6 kHz and I
have a 1.8 kHz roofing filter
Tony Fegan VE3QF wrote:
I am having trouble understanding the K2 and K3 mode commands and
when they are appropriate. If I want to set a bandwidth of 1.6 kHz and I
have a 1.8 kHz roofing filter in position 4, how do I set it with a
center frequency of 1.2 kHz? I usually end up with the
Gentlemen,
I just recently bought a new K3 and all that I've got to say about it presently is that it's a
FABULOUS MACHINE!!! Eventhough for over 7yrs. I'd been an owner of the TenTec Orion the K3
definitely has the EDGE as far as overall performance is concerned.
The learning-curve for the
Welcome to the reflector, Jim!
LOTS of knowledge and help available here.
I'll be the first to ask ... what's your K3's S/N? (:-))
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
elecraftcov...@rfwave.net
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Thanks Barry,
Yes it works fine. I had it working before and then it stopped working
correctly. I thought I had tried all combinations! Now I can set macros
for some preset Contour filters using the sub-receiver. I haven't had
much time to play recently.
I hope to learn more about
Hi All
Just was working on TB, to get 7Z1SJ, and suddenly my second RX wich I
installed during Christmas stopped.
If I push Sub, I have the main RX on the left ear, and nothing on the right.
All worked fine untill now.
any suggestions?
73 de Dick PA3FQA
Just turned off hte radio and and put it on again, and it works again
still strange
73 de DickPA3FQA
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From: Dick Grolleman
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 10:59 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] second RX stopped
Hi All
Just was
Joachim wrote:
I've just installed MCU 2.76 and find that the diversity auto config
no longer works. Anyone else notice this?
Hi Joachim,
I just tested this and it appears to be working. What you may be
noticing is that in diversity mode (*long* hold of SUB), VFO B is no
longer linked to
Welcome to the reflector Jim. There are a number of very knowledgeable
(unfortunately, I am not one of them) nice folks on this reflector and they
are an excellent resource, especially for a new K-3 owner. I know I have
learned a lot by just watching the messages.
I also own Orion II as well
Wayne, you folks think of everything! Being able to use split in diversity
mode is neat.
Best wishes for the coming new year to all the folks at Elecraft.
Bruce W8FU
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of wayne
Eivind L. Reiersen wrote:
Any reason for not implementing squelch in other modes (especially
SSB) ?
- I really miss it.
This is on the list, Eivind. It will be announced when we get it into
the firmware.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Jim,
With MEM 0-9 set either to BAND SEL or NOR, the 0-9 buttons are *still*
quick memories. You cannot enter two digits from the keypad - you must
use the VFO A knob to select memories with numerical value addresses
greater than 9.
73,
Don W3FPR
Jim - W6VAR wrote:
Thanks, Barry. This
I should have requested a non-FM mode squelch in
conjunction of my wanting to use the 2nd receiver to
monitor 6M for band openings. I've been listening to
(low-volume) 50.125 mHz white noise today. (:-))
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
elecraftcov...@rfwave.net
Jim
My memory 0-9 is set to nor. I don't think you can select other than 0-9 via
the keypad whichever config setting you are in.
73
Barry VK2BJ
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I have just finished my second K1. It seems to have an intermittent and
apparently temperature sensitive problem.
Symptoms are: on power up, the yellow LED turns on and stays there. If the
room temp is fairly low, heating the back of the front panel (and
consequentially the RF board) causes it
I had some fun last evening on 40 CW. I ran across two stations sending
much, much faster than I can copy, but my K3 code reader solved that! It
was W4NPX and W6WXZ using keyboards to go at each other at about 50 wpm.
When one took a bathroom break, I broke in to inquire about the speed they
Okay, MY memory is failing me. Just reread the manual and quick memories it
is for 0-9 and VFO-A for the rest...must have been a different radio. Is 42
to early for senility?
Thanks all!
Jim
Jim - W6VAR wrote:
I've updated to 2.67 and I have Mem 0-9 set to nor, but i cannot access
Good Evening,
I am still without power but ran both nets from my battery bank of four
Trojan T-105s linked in series parallel. Luckily I had them charged the day
the power went out (Wednesday) and they are still over 12 volts. According to
West Oregon Electric Cooperative the repair crew
Bob,
You have a bad solder connection somewhere.
I would look first at the Front Panel board.
73,
Don W3FPR
Bob VanFossen wrote:
I have just finished my second K1. It seems to have an intermittent and
apparently temperature sensitive problem.
Symptoms are: on power up, the yellow LED turns
Hello Group,
Is any of you having an unbuilt KAF2 kit? Please advise me your price and
product condition. Although I am in Hong Kong, I can pay by check drawn in
HSBC USA or paypal.
Shipping could be just by using padded envlope via USPS.
73
Johnny Siu VR2XMC
Howdy,
I have nearly completed the KRX 3 installation, but have run into a
physical mounting problem
The two 1 1/2 4-40 screws are not long enough to reach the stand
offs below the KRX3 module
I have VERY carefully followed instructions. There have been some
missing standoffs which I
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