I called Elecraft today to get information about ordering my new K3.
I spoke with Dale, Very informative and so willing to help.
One question I asked him and he gave me the answer to was on RTTY, PDK31,
and CW I thought that I could hook up a cable between my laptop and K3 and
be able to operate
Last weekend I did some intensive playing with my brand new Fieldtest KX3
Serial Number 00016. It was a quite good situation for testing, because UBA
contest blocked 40m with horrible loud signals, 10m was opened so it was
possible to try some DX and the QRP Forum was quiet, so I had time enough.
Gerald- You would just plug the audio cables from the rig into the
laptop's headphone and mic jacks. The term soundcard is better used
when applied to desktop PCs, and refers to the days when computers
didn't have integrated audio on the motherboard and if one wanted to
process audio at all,
Looking for a K3. Prefer one with no sub receiver. It doesn't have to have a
lot of options. Please reply off list. CONUS only please.
John N1JM
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Hi Gerald,
No you don't need a SignalLink. You may want to review the K3 manual before
ordering your K3. Audio patch cables are readily available from Radio Shack,
Amazon, and other on-line cable sources like Monoprice or CableWholesale.
Probably at Target and Walmart as well. Some may call them
I have this set up and am using the MicroKeyer cable set that has the
mic input on the back of the rig. I have the Proset plugged into the
RJ45 adapter that plugs into the back of the MicroKeyer and provides
the 8 pin mic connector. I have the correct Heil to K3 adapter
cable. I have a push to
Gerald,
You can operate data modes with only 2 cables - 3.5mm stereo audio
cables. One between the K3 line in and the computer headphone jack -
the other between the computer mic jack and the K3 line out. If your
computer allows switching between mic in and line in levels, set it to
line in
I have completed building and setting my new K-3 works great looking for
software to use with the K-3 for cw , data, logging , etc.
Any suggestions ??
John
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Tom,
You have too many devices involved to say whether this is a problem with
your setup and cables or whether it is a K3 problem.
Do you have anything connected between the Microkeyer and the K3 PTT
input? If you are going to get PTT to the K3, you must have something
connected to the PTT
John,
Take a look at Fldigi and Hamlib - those are multiplatform. If you are
using Windows, take a look at Ham Radio Deluxe/DM780.
If you do not include CW, the list of possible applications expands greatly.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/2/2012 9:23 AM, wa2cj...@optonline.net wrote:
I have completed
Dear John,
I am using Ham Radio Deluxe for transceiver control.
For logging I use an odd combination of Log windows 4.5 and DXKeeper. You
should try to avoid Log windows 4.5 and concentrate in using all aspects of
DXLab Suite.
Best regards
OZ1CCM Kjeld
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I use DXLab suite, a superb free product (with extraordinary support) from
AA6YQ.
The majority of the popular contest logging programs support the K3.
You may find the links on Elecraft's K3 and K2 Control software page,
http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm helpful as well.
Enjoy your new
I would suggest N1MM Logger and the DXLab Suite. Both are free and N1MM
has particularly robust integration of digital modes for contesting, as
well as CW and SSB. There will be a Webinar next Tuesday evening at
9:00 US Eastern time on digital and multi-op aspects of N1MM Logger - go
to
RobYes you can:-I have xv1 driving an external 432/28 xverter, xv2 using the
internal 144 xverter on 144MHz, xv3 driving an external 1296/144 xverter xv4
driving an external 2304/144 xverter etc...THe hard part was getting the k3
to switch these external boxes automatically, see my web site
John,
Congrats on the new K3!
Check out DXLab on the Internet. It's a suite of some great programs for us
hams. Best part of it , it's free and very well supported by the author and
reflector group.
73 de Jim - KE8G
wa2cj...@optonline.net wrote:
I have completed building and setting
Jorge (and others) -
I am 90% installing/setting up the K3-to-K3 Twin RemoteRig system. Be glad
to share any bits and pieces I've learned with you, and vice-versa, as I am
having to operate this via a relatively SLOW microwave ISP out in the
boonies!
In testing so far I found considerably
John,
I have my K3 connected to my computer exactly as described by Don
W3FPR. I bought 1/8-inch mini-phone connector audio cables from
RS. These connectors mate most computers and the K3. I bought the
KUSB Serial to USB adaptor cable when I ordered my K3. It is the
Prolific version but
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On 3/1/2012 6:10 PM,
Gerald,
As a proponent of the KISS principle you should know that CW, RTTY
and I think PSK31 can all be done by the K3 without any 3.5mm cables or
sound card additions.
I have used the free K3 Utility program and the serial port cable
you will already have connected to your K3
Not knowing where to post this question other then here
Here it is
Between DXLab and HRD which is the 'better' (and more importantly why becuase
better is so subjective)
My first DX rig will be the KX3 and wonder which I should learn/use
I plan to use digital as well as ssb.
If I should post
I find DXLabs the easier set of programs to use. You can pick and
chose what components you need and as you get more comfortable then
add others. HRD is moving to a commercial pay program where as DXLabs
is free. The support you receive from the DXLabs author and yahoo
group is excellent. They
You will get many different responses, everyone has their favorites.
I used to use HRD/DM780 for digital modes, but more recently have
switched to Fldigi. HRD polls the radio too much.
Fldigi supports most all digital modes (except some of Joe Taylor's modes)
If you are looking for a logger
Gerald,
I would add one other caution so you don't get bitten by a common
gotcha. If you run lines between the K3 and your mic/headphone (also
called LineIn and LineOut on most laptops), make sure you turn off the
Windows system sounds. These can be transmitted out via the sound card,
creating
I use Logger32 for logging and one-click QSY to DXCluster spots.
Logger32 employs MMTTY or MMVARI for RTTY, PSK31, and other digital
modes. It has a built-in telnet program for spots, plus CW and voice
sending routines. It tracks a number of awards (DXCC, WAS, and
others). It can output
I notice beta firmware 4.48 (uploaded 2/29/2012) on the ftp site. The
release notes only list changes through 4.47 (10/19/2011). Can we see an
update of the firmware release notes to reflect what was changed in 4.48?
Thanks,
Bruce, N1RX
Just as an update, I got it all fixed, thanks to Keith and Gary at
Elecraft support. I only have the 1 filter that came with it, and the
offset wasn't set inside the k3 utility on the filter settings. I set
the offset like it was supposed to be, re-ran the tx calibration and
everything is running
Bi Bruce:
Go to the web site, click on the Firmware menu item, then
the K3 where you will see the info on the 4.48 firmware.
73, Ken K3IU
On 3/2/2012 3:39 PM, Bruce Beford wrote:
I notice beta firmware 4.48 (uploaded 2/29/2012) on the ftp site. The
release notes only list changes through 4.47
The features detailed for 4.48 are available in 4.47 in particular
remote operation. The date doesn't look so good either 2/29/2011
4.48 remains a mystery.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 02/03/2012 17:58, Ken K3IU wrote:
Bi Bruce:
Go to the web site, click on the Firmware menu item, then
the K3
Hi,
Ah, of course. Your radio wasn't working well on the bands using upper
sideband because of the filter offset! Very clever of Elecraft support to
pick that up. I am glad you got it sorted out.
AB2TC - Knut
Mike Anderson wrote
Just as an update, I got it all fixed, thanks to Keith and
Thanks, Ken.
The firmware release notes in the zip file still needs to be updated.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
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To: Bruce Beford
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Bi Bruce:
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Hi
The KX3 specifications indicate a nominal 10 watts output. When
operating a mode such as PSK, which presents a continuous output,
what is the recommended power output? 10watts ? or something
less. given the normal amount of time between xmission and reception
in an average QSO?? Can
On 3/2/2012 7:00 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
I would suggest N1MM Logger and the DXLab Suite.
Me too, and for all the same reasons. I've been using DXLab since 2003.
73, Jim K9YC
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Hello, I recently had the following issue and was wondering if a firmware
feature could be added to make it impossible to do what I did:
I put up a nonresonant dipole and connected it to the K3. I wanted to test
the antenna on 40m so I tuned up with the built-in antenna tuner which
obtained a
All,
Read the manual but I may have missed this somewherecan I lock Mic Gain and
Compression, but not lock power for the bands?
John N0EVH
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4.48 just added support for the K3/0 in the K3Remote mode. Nothing else with
regard to user features.
Without this rev f/w the K3/0 generates errors on power up, since there are no
DSP and RF components.
We will get the release notes updated shortly.
73,
Eric
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I'd suggest the DX Lab Suite for logging and FLDigi for digital modes.
If you're a CW guy then I'd suggest adding the K1EL WinkeyUSB. Works
all the logging programs and sends perfect CW despite windows
multi-tasking handicap.
On 03/02/2012 08:23 AM, wa2cj...@optonline.net wrote:
I have
Jim Dunstan wrote:
The KX3 specifications indicate a nominal 10 watts output. When
operating a mode such as PSK, which presents a continuous output,
what is the recommended power output?
We recommend using 5 W for data modes and keeping transmissions
reasonably short. However, you can
Thanks, Eric.
-Bruce, N1RX
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From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft [mailto:e...@elecraft.com]
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 7:03 PM
To: Bruce Beford
Cc: Ken K3IU; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta 4.48
4.48 just added support for the K3/0 in the
I have a K2/10 connected to a KAT100 and KPA100, both enclosed in the
external EC2 enclosure. Works great, thanks to Don in Wake Forest. I just
acquired a used XV 50 and have been trying to connect it to my K2 setup. I
can't figure out how to connect the antenna output from the transverter to
my 6
Think it would work at 10 in JT65A mode? 48 seconds on and 72 seconds off,
hour
after hour? VY 73, Lance
On 3/3/2012 12:17 AM, wayne burdick [via Elecraft] wrote:
Jim Dunstan wrote:
The KX3 specifications indicate a nominal 10 watts output. When
operating a mode such as PSK, which
I'd suggest the DX Lab Suite for logging and FLDigi for digital modes.
Actually, if you want some of the more esoteric digital modes (those
10% or less of digital activity not covered by the RTTY and PSKnn
support in DXLab Suite), MultiPSK is a drop-in replacement for
WinWarbler without any
You probably need to open up the XV and look at how it was set up ..
jumpers move around depending on whether it's used with Elecraft or
foreign equipment, different attenuators, etc
Is the transverter power control working? e.g. if you select the band
on K2 does the XV light up?
If it's all set
I just finished up the RF board and am proceeding to the testing. Much to my
dismay, however, I got no power output when I tried to
adjust the 40 m BPF. I'm getting 13.5 v to all of the collectors and I pull
220 ma on receive and 420 ma on tune.
The RF detector resistors and diode are
John,
The locking feature was put in for events like Field Day where others
may be twiddling the knobs, so right now, it is all or nothing.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/2/2012 6:23 PM, John Watkins wrote:
All,
Read the manual but I may have missed this somewherecan I lock Mic Gain
and
Ron,
The 6 meter antenna connects directly to the XV50.
Since you have the K60XV, set up the XV50 for 1 mW input power, and set
it as TRN1 (or 2 or 3 or 4, your choice) with the dip switches in the
XV50. Also set it for split TX/RX IF cables. The K2 TRNx selection
should match the DIP
Thanks Dan,
that was exactly the info I needed. My delay in replying was due to some
problems with me and the small fonts in Xubuntu. I finally decided to
change to LinuxMint, which I found was easier for me to configure with
larger fonts. A bonus with Mint was the ia32-libs were already
Bill,
For the headache, take 2 aspirin and call me in the morning! :-)
Since you do not have 8 volts on the anode of D7 during transmit, that
says the 8T voltage rail is not producing voltage, and that 8T voltage
is needed to power the transmit mixer and a few other transmit stages -
so
Don: I have the dip switches and the shorting blocks correctly set in the XV50,
but I don't see the following in the K2 menu. This is from your e-mail: Also
set it for split TX/RX IF cables. The K2 TRNx selection
should match the DIP switch settings in the XV50. Is this done inside the K2
I’m trying to improve my signal.
I have limited understanding of radio and electronics, but
have picked up a few buzzwords and some of their meanings along the way.
The bad: I live in a ground floor apartment of a very old (100+
year) building (mish-mash of electrical and digital coax
I echo K9YC's comments. I use N1MM for contests and have been using
Logger32 for several years. I am planning on changing to DX-Lab-suite
soon. I've been using DX-Lab-suite for a while now I just have not
moved my Logger32 logs over yet.
I'd add that I use a real RS-232 serial port for
first of all i want to thank everyone on their opinion. it will open
some avenues that i was not aware of
some additional info, if one cares.
my principle computer is an IMAC though i run fusion so there is no
issue with a windows solution(s)
i probably will not go CW, even though it would
my principle computer is an IMAC though i run fusion so there is no
issue with a windows solution(s)
If you're primarily a Mac person, look into MacLoggerDX. It's probably
the most full-featured logging system available for the Mac. It works
well with cocoaModem for digital modes.
73,
Bill,
May I suggest a loop. Put a 10 foot support at each corner of that roof
and put wire between each of those supports. You will have a longer
than 80 meter full wave loop that will work locals nicely on 80 meters
as well as giving you a great low angle (read good DX) radiator on 40
The question and response below only consider thermal limitations. There
are also signal quality limitations in some data modes, PSK31 in particular.
PSK31 is very intolerant of non-linearity. The crest factor of
PSK31 can be up to 2, i.e. the peak power can be twice the average
power. Since it
Just wanted to thank everyone for the advise and help. Especially Dale at
Elecraft.
I got a K3 with all options except 2nd receiver and 2meter.
Filters are 2.8 , 2.1, 400, 250.
Looking forward to joining the Elecraft family.
Thanks again
Gerald Manthey KC6CNN
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Bill,
I can answer your issue about the key. Make sure you use a STEREO plug. If
you use a mono plug it will behave as you describe.
Good luck with your no-power issue. I had the same thing which I eventually
tracked down to a solder bridge on the control board. Hang in there.
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