Hi Tom
I'm not sure if you sorted your problem or not but i thought I'd reply as I
have similar setup - K3+P3 +MicroHAM MicrokeyerII+ Heil Proset K2
First I would connect the Proset phones mic with the PTT Mic lead
(connected to a footswitch or other switch) to the FRONT of the K3, ignoring
the
When spinning the dial, how about an option that it kicks into FAST
automatically after a few spins above a certain rate?
Barry W2UP
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I think the usual preferred method for getting maximum PSK power
output is to set your transmitter for its maximum potential power
output, but adjust PSK modulation to a point below which ALC
activation (and hence signal peak clipping) is not occurring. As Rich
says, this typically will be at an
Thanks. I got it working and am using the same set up as you. My
problem was the phone jack on my push to talk button was not working
if I pushed it too far into the heaset adapter supplied by Heil.
Tom
On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM, Ray G3XLG ray...@btinternet.com wrote:
Hi Tom
I'm not
G'day,
Just installed 4r48 for no other reason than I like to keep up to date.
No K/0 on my horizon.
I was surprised and somewhat alarmed to see during the MCU upload not
only the usual progress bar but a rapidly scrolling window with status
messages. I can't remember all the detail but it
Chip,
While this method of control for PSK31 (set power to maximum and use
audio drive controls to adjust output) works well with many rigs, it
does not work with the K3. If the ALC meter is showing fewer than 4
bars, output power will be unstable, and if the power control is set to
maximum,
You probably have trace on. View menu, uncheck Trace.
It takes a lot longer with trace on.
Dick, K6KR
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Rich is absolutely right on this. Also, since the original question was
regarding the KX3, I expect the KX3 to behave the same way. Set the drive
level for the appropriate ALC meter response, and then set the output power
level where you want it.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
While this method of control for
Does the kx3 have the same selection of noise blankers as the k3?
I suppose since it has no I.F. It won't have I.F. NB.
Will it be as good on pulse type noises?
73
Mike R
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Hi Dick,
Spot on. No idea how that happened, no recollection of messing with
menus but presumably I have at some time since installing 4r47.
Thanks and regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 03/03/2012 11:57, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
You probably have trace on. View menu, uncheck Trace.
It takes a lot
I would like to amplify what Rich is saying:
With the K2, or K3 and I assume also the KX3, set the desired power
level with the power control and adjust the audio to fully drive the
radio just to the point of onset of ALC.
The proper audio level is determined by the ALC meter. With the K2,
Set the drive level for the appropriate ALC meter response, and then
set the output power level where you want it.
But remember that PSK31 has an approximately 3 dB crest factor (peak
to average ratio). To prevent the K3 and presumably KX3 amplifiers
from saturating and generating a very wide
I would be interested in chatting (off the reflector) with anyone who is
also looking into the idea of using the Raspberry-Pi Model B for
interaction with K3 or KX3. I do mostly CW and digital mode, and
envision using the R_Pi only for the latter, possibly in a portable
situation. I also use a
I would like that too. I think either Icom or Ten-Tec that does that.
Icom does a good job on tuning rates, with a slow rate for CW and RTTY
(switch selectable) and a faster rate for SSB.
I change the K3's tuning rate for CW/RTTY to 1 kHz and back to 2 kHz for SSB
with the same with a macro in
I've received a number of requests related to the Terminal page for more
control over the diddle timeout period, and to turn on the transmitter
when a message memory is played.
I've taken a stab at some revisions to the terminal page to try to meet
these requests without requiring everyone to
The K3 tuning rate is already selectable per mode. See the Config menu
for VFO CRS.
In addition, there are the FINE/COARSE and RATE buttons to help you with
the tuning rate.
Please -- no dynamic tuning for me, it drives me crazy.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/3/2012 10:41 AM, Jim McDonald wrote:
I
The KX3 has two noise blankers: one ahead of the narrow DSP filtering,
and one after. Combinations of the two will be available to tackle
different noise types.
The blanker ahead of the narrow filtering will behave similarly to the
K3's IF blanker. Different settings will be available that
I'd never use it, but if it can be added and menu selectable (on/off),
what the heck...no skin off my back.
What I do, if want to make a big frequency excursion on the same
band/mode is simply use the keypad to enter the frequency in the
range I want to target. But honestly, since I mostly use
On 3/3/2012 10:51 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
The K3 tuning rate is already selectable per mode. See the Config
menu for VFO CRS.
It's not the coarse rate that is an issue for me, although it would
certainly be nice for it to step up to 1 KHz if I really spun the
VFO. What I'd prefer is ability to
its been about a week, so my question will the KX3 manual be coming soon?
it would answer alot of questions that are being asked on these lists
(HINT HINT)
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We're planning to post a preliminary manual on Monday.
Wayne
N6KR
On Mar 3, 2012, at 8:23 AM, Robert Galambos wrote:
its been about a week, so my question will the KX3 manual be coming
soon?
it would answer alot of questions that are being asked on these lists
(HINT HINT)
I would like to see that function as well. User selectable of course, so no
one would go crazy.
73 de Sebastian, W4AS
On Mar 3, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
On 3/3/2012 10:51 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
The K3 tuning rate is already selectable per mode. See the Config
menu for
Does anyone have the dimensions of the original shipping box for an
assembled K3/100? Shipping weight would be nice, as well.
Thanks!
73,
Scott, N9AA
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Is there an update on when one could expect to get a KX3 if ordered now or
Monday since Elecraft is currently closed? Any word on when orders may be
accepted for the KAT500 and its price? Seems these dates have slipped a lot
from what I last heard while at Dayton last May. Seems I heard a
Ron-
Based on statements made at the latest hamfests, and on there being probably
WELL OVER 1000 people ahead of you who have already ordered- I think if you
ordered today you could be looking at 3 months before you see your KX3.
As for the KAT500, latest word was another PC board remake to
When I spoke to Eric at the Yuma hamfest two weeks ago today, I asked if my KX3
would be in my hands for my wife's and my babymoon to Aruba next month around
the 6th of April. He said not likely.
I ordered mine on New Year's day from what I recall. Took me a couple days
after it was made
Everyone,
The K2 has been sold. Thanks for all your responses.
73
Dave KD1NA
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I'm wondering if there is a way to escape the 4-5 second gradual
increase (ramp up) of audio drive when in DATA-A mode on the K3? I
run WSJT on DATA-A and every transmit sequence starts at about 50%
power out due to the audio drive ramp up. It takes the K3 about 4-5
seconds to reach full
The filter has been sold. Thanks for your interest!
-john W4PAH
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Hi Ed,
1) Make sure you have 4-5 bars on the ALC meter when transmitting your
JT65 signal - insufficient audio drive could lead to the DSP
compensating by adding gain
2) Run through the TX gain calibration (see K3 Owner's Manual)
73,
~iain / N6ML
On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Edward
Ed,
Are you driving the audio to give you 4 bars solid and the 5th blinking
on the ALC meter?
The behavior you are seeing is normal if you do not have enough audio.
The lower 4 bars of the ALC meter do not indicate ALC, they are similar
to a VU meter.
The 5th bar indicates the onset of ALC.
The Heil SB-2 Small boom is ideal for small shack
mic installations.
Bought it for my PR-781 that I have sold. I am
using headsets exclusively now.
Unit is as new in all regards.
Cost $61 new. Sell for $39 plus shipping.
Thanks for looking.
N1LQ-Dave
When I got my Mac, I settled on RumLog. The only thing it lacks (for me) is
rotor
control. ANd it's free.
73, Mike NF4L
On 3/2/2012 11:21 PM, Robert Galambos wrote:
first of all i want to thank everyone on their opinion. it will open
some avenues that i was not aware of
some additional
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (3/4/12) at 1800Z on 14.3035
MHz +/- QRM. I will be net control from western Oregon, and we'll try relays
to pull in the stations that I can't hear.
See you there.
73,
Phil, NS7P
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73 de Brian/K3KO
On 3/3/2012 23:02, Phillip Shepard wrote:
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (3/4/12) at 1800Z on 14.3035
MHz +/- QRM. I will be net control from western Oregon,
Lots of it.
Dave AB7E
On 3/3/2012 4:07 PM, Brian Alsop wrote:
You are of course aware that the ARRL SSB DX contest is going on til
2359Z tomorrow. Expect QRM.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 3/3/2012 23:02, Phillip Shepard wrote:
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (3/4/12) at
I finished last night. The receiver/transmit alignmet went well ( I used the
XG3) I had one QSO last night.
He gave me a 599 but said something about freq. I did not catch it.. I have
been calling and answering Cqs with no luck today. So I took the antenna of
my FT-950 and cranked the power on the
Don,
It sounds like you have the CW filters set for the wrong sideband. The
CW (non-reversed) filters must be lower sideband while the CWr filters
must be set for upper sideband. What that means in terms of BFO
frequencies is that the CW filters will be in the vicinity of 4913.6 to
4913.0
Hello Kevin,
Sorry to hear that your new antenna has been felled by trees. If of any
interest to you I can send you a sketch of a Counterweight Fuse
arrangement which I used in Scotland to prevent any of my wire (Flexweave)
antennas being broken should a tree fall across an antenna or its
At 12:50 AM 3/3/2012, you wrote:
Hi Rich,
A very thoughtful response. PSK31 is one of my favourite modes. I
have used several different xcvrs ... at the moment I am using a
Kenwood TS-50 and I have setup another xcvr (an old Ten Tec) as a
monitor. As you point out the signal must be kept
At 09:58 AM 3/3/2012, you wrote:
Rich is absolutely right on this. Also, since the original question was
regarding the KX3, I expect the KX3 to behave the same way. Set the drive
level for the appropriate ALC meter response, and then set the output power
level where you want it.
73,
Bruce, N1RX
Thanks to Don, Im back in business. I corrected my BFO settings per page 93
73
Don
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I just bought a used K2 that needs to be wired for the Elecraft MH2 mic.
Question: Do ALL the jumpers have to be soldered directly across, as per
instructions with the mic? The P1 strip looks different, (has exposed long
pins, that have pins 1, 2, 7, 8 jumpered and soldered), than the 2008
Also, pin 6 is jumpered, +5v.
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Gene,
It is not clear, so I am going to make an assumption (you know what that
means) that pins 1. 2, 7 and 8 are jumpered straight across the mic
configuration header - AF to pin 1, PTT to pin 2, GND to pin 7 and GND
to pin 8. If that is true, all you need to add is a jumper from 5V to
pin
Gene,
In that case, if there is a 5.6k resistor soldered between pin 6 and pin
1 on the back of the mic jack, you are all set to use the Elecraft MH2
microphone. If the resistor is missing, I would assume the prior owner
was using a Kenwood microphone or a Heil microphone with a Kenwood
Sorry, fat fingers - the resistor value is 5.6k. You would have a
very hard time finding a 5.5k resistor.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/3/2012 10:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Gene,
It is not clear, so I am going to make an assumption (you know what that
means) that pins 1. 2, 7 and 8 are jumpered
If it's selectable and I can turn it off, fine. My FT-847 does this and
I hate it. K3 works just fine for me, however I get only one vote.
73,
Fred K6DGW
TDY Lake Havasu City AZ [until tomorrow]
On 3/3/2012 3:51 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
The K3 tuning rate is already selectable per mode. See
Good Evening,
There will be a net tomorrow but I will not be the net control.
Even though I have found most of my latest antenna it may not be
repaired in time. So there will be at least one net control if not two
of them. If I get my antenna back up I will check in but the nets will
Kenwood 850 had a good solution - a second, small fast tune knob that could
selectively tune 1 or 10 kHz. Not possible for the K3 but can maybe be on a
'K4' wish list.
It's the only 850 feature that I really miss.
On Mar 3, 2012, at 9:41 AM, Jim McDonald j...@n7us.net wrote:
I would like
I wonder how many ops that want a selectable faster tuning rate have VFO OFS
set to ON?
From the manual:
VFO OFS
If ON , the RIT/XIT offset control can be used to tune VFO A in large steps
when both RIT and XIT are turned off. The step sizes vary with mode (see VFO
CRS), and are the same as
Guys,
Read the K3 manual (especially the menu entries)- it is already
included in the package.
Set the menu VFO CRS to whatever you desire (note that it is per mode).
Then set VFO OFS to ON and you can use the RIT knob to tune in the VFO
Coarse steps. Yes, it does not work if RIT or XIT is
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