Wayne said
- a built-in carrier-operated relay (I've transmitted at 10 watts into
the KX3 without damaging it)
Which begs the question (at least for me). Was this intentional or an ooops?
:-)
de Doug KR2Q
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Let me get this straight: a SignaLink USB box plugged into the K3,
software is DigiPan, mode is USB, and power reduced to 25 Watts.
Acceptable?
This is what I have used on other rigs for several years with fine
success. What I see here regarding PSK and the K3 seems to go over my
head. What
Firstly a big thankyou for all the advice from Ian, Vic,Joe,Richard, Rick,
... plus Tony Dave(both off list).
Re Qu. 1 QSK, I was not switching on the VOX at the same time, first
mistake!
Re Qu. 2 USB/LSB, I was not trying to use the ALT switch but rather the
REVerse switch, second mistake!
Re
I suspect it was intentional. From having met him and read a lot about the
approach he takes to designing things, he tends to insure that everything
Elecraft designs and builds is as bulletproof as possible.
Sounds like it was a failure mode test of the COR in case the T/R switch
failed and
Yes, this will work fine. Just make sure to turn EQ and compression off
and set the output of the SignaLink and the K3's Line In level such that
you see 4-5 bars on the K3's ALC meter. Do not do what you probably did
with other rigs and try to keep the ALC meter from indicating anything
at all
Richard
I tried using DATA-A as you advised:
/With the K3 in DATA A, check that MAIN:MIC
SEL is set to LINE IN (this is remembered per-mode, so this won't upset
your SSB settings), then use the K3's MIC control to adjust the Line In
level. Put the K3's meter in ALC mode and adjust the Line In
Bill,
Plug the SignaLink to give line level out instead of mic level, then
plug the SignaLink audio lines into the K3 Line In and Line Out. Then
use DATA A (with the input set to LINE IN in the menu) instead of SSB
(no need to switch between the mic and SignaLink). It just makes things
a
I wonder if anybody else is observing this.
The first few CW characters do not develop full power as indicated by
the LED power displays.
My gut feeling is that LED power displays should be fast enough to
capture the true power for even the first couple characters.
Switching to the PK HOLD
Ray,
Check your CONFIG: PTT -- KEY menu entry and set it to OFF -- OFF then
use VOX when using Data modes.
Yes it is likely that the computer and/or MicroHam is setting either DRT
or RTS (or both) on.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/7/2012 8:23 AM, Ray G3XLG wrote:
However whilst MVARI in N1MM decodes
I thought it was in the manual. But I can't find it this morning.
If you unplug the serial cable from the radio (either end)you will be
able to see your transmitted signal. you may have to adjust scaling,
ref level to get trace you want. It does work fairly well. I think
this 'feature'
Eric/Wayne,
The Shipping Status page of the Elecraft web site still shows a P3SVGA ship
date of this past Monday. Obviously, they didn't ship then. Will the web
site be updated with a new estimated ship date? If so, when can we expect
the updated information?
Thanks and 73
-- Ian
Ian Kahn,
Something lurking in the future too... one of the empty cutouts on the back
of the P3 is: Sensor
73 Bill N2BC (waiting for P3SVGA - then SENSOR)
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OK - line-in and line-out git it. Much easier to use. Now I understand.
Will order cable and hook it to the K3.
Thanks - this group is great!
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Are the interconnection cables to the K3 supplied or do they need the
acquired elsewhere and how long are they
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Re QU. 3 To use the PSK-D or DATA-A modes for PSK31?
It seems the preferred way to go is with the DATA-A mode so I will
try set that up using the MicrokeyerII. The software I use on the
laptop is N1MM for Contests with built in MMTTY (for RTTY) MVARI
(for PSK) I'm just changing over my
Don
They were already set to OFF OFF in CONFIG: PTT--KEY, enabled VOX but still
same result - no power output!
Ray
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Sent: 07 March 2012 13:39
To: Ray G3XLG
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 a few new
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote:
Wayne said
- a built-in carrier-operated relay (I've transmitted at 10 watts into
the KX3 without damaging it)
Which begs the question (at least for me). Was this intentional or an
ooops?
We were trying to find out the maximum power level the COR
To be more precise:
I wish to connect a P3 to a K3
using accessory power from my K3
I believe an RS232 cable is also required
or is one supplied if so how long
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I use the Signalink with the K3 and I found that I had to have a larger line
level output from the Signalink. Inside the Signalink is a jumper that allows
you to switch to a higher voltage. Before I did this, the level was not high
enough to drive the K3. I don't know if this is a universal
The K3 to P3 cables are all supplied -- power, serial cable to the K3
(about 2', I think, I'm not in my shack now) and the BNC-BNC IF cable.
Enjoy it. The P3 makes working DX like shooting fish in a barrel.
73,
Fred
KE7X
The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation
www.ke7x.com
Ray,
ERR PTT or ERR KEY iws just what it says, somehow the Key and/or the PTT
has been closed when the K3 is powered on. Check all your connections.
If you can't find the key or footswitch, etc that is closed, then
disconnect everything except the power cable from the K3 - in that
minimal
A local buddy is letting me check out his K2. This one has an open hole on
each side panel about an inch down from top and 5 inches back from front.
They appear original as they have paint inside.
Are these holes normal and do they have a function?
Mike/ac5p
Phil,
This is not a problem at all, but it is a matter of audio levels as well
as knowing your equipment.
The SignaLink is capable of providing either Line level audio or
Microphone level audio.
The SignaLink off-the-shelf is plugged for microphone level audio.
If you choose to use a Line
Mike,
I would wager that K2 has a low serial number.
There was originally thoughts of putting a mounting bracket on the K2 -
it never happened, but the early side panels had the hole for that bracket.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/7/2012 10:00 AM, a...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
A local buddy is letting me
Interconnect cables for the K3 come with the P3, and they're about a meter
long.
There are three cables, a BNC jumper to the IF out, a 9-pin serial cable
with DE-9 connectors, and a power cable with a 2.1mm coaxial plug on the P3
end and an RCA connector to get 12V from the K3.
See page 32 of
Something is clearly amiss with your PTT and CW configuration. It sounds
as if you have CONFIG:PTT-KEY set to ON-ON. Set CONFIG:PTT-KEY to
OFF-OFF to clear the error messages; having done that, you need to
decide how you will be controlling PTT and configure accordingly.
If you weren't using
Yes, indeed, Tony! Yesterday morning, Ian and I discussed your point as
well.
It is very expensive to send a large, heavy, high end early production
lot radio back to the brand X manufacturer's US location to upgrade a
hardware feature that didn't work right in the early units (and how did it
ditto all you said JP
signed... another impatient one
and more than willing to wait for the quality end product
sometimes my want it now just gets the better of my be patient grasshopper
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On 03/07/2012 09:19 AM, JP O'Connor wrote:
Yes, indeed, Tony! Yesterday morning,
Phil,
Setting the SignaLink jumper to increase the gain of the TX signal is
necessary (as explained by Don).
My settings: SignaLink USB TX knob set to 13 o'clock and K3 Mic Line level
set to 30.
73, Heinz HB9BCB
Phil Hystad-3 wrote
I use the Signalink with the K3 and I found that I had to
Ray,
Are you still getting ERR PTT messages? If you are, then it is likely
that in your N1MM or DXLabs configuration you have something set that is
telling the MKII to assert its hardware PTT output. For example, if the
Router were configured to use COM6 for FSK, with the PTT box checked
Thanks to every one that responded I have the information now
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I just remembered one other potential cause of zero output from MMVARI
despite having PTT working correctly, and that would be having the wrong
output soundcard selected in the MMVARI setup in N1MM Logger (DI Setup
window under the MMVARI Setup tab).
73,
Rich VE3KI
In one of the previous notes from Wyne, he mentions that maybe Elecraft would
end buying a bulk, good quality set of plugs that can be ordered (instead of
talking one's chances by order sight unseen)
Is there a possibility that they can be put on the order page and then shipped
with the new
I think that was mentioned as a possibility, but don't think it will
happen immediately. I sure don't want my KX3 delayed 'till they locate,
negotiate, purchase and stock additional cables (some of which some
users won't even need or want).
If we don't let these guys get back to work, we
Hi,
I've been using my K2 successfully with AA6YQ's DXLab Commander and
WinWarbler. There are some modes WinWarbler does not support, so I wanted
to try fldigi-3.21.40.
Fldigi is able to control the K2 using HamLib, but for some reason will not
work when using rigCAT. I downloaded the K2.xml
Lance,
I apologize, but that information is incorrect. The KXSER uses a sealed
molded connector for the RS-232 connector. It can not be opened.
There are a number of simple RS-232 male-female break our boards onthe
net. You might want to try one of those. Or just make a simple short
RS-232
I have been using my K2 Barefoot(Sn 4065) for a few years as CW only and love
the radio. I recently assembled the KSB2 adapter
and have a problem. When transmitting at any power level setting either CW or
SSB I get a HI CURRENT warning and the output folds back.
I checked a few signals and
Thanks for your help Richard.
Answers below
Ray
From: Richard Ferch [via Elecraft]
[mailto:ml-node+s365791n7352062...@n2.nabble.com]
Sent: 07 March 2012 15:11
To: Ray G3XLG
Subject: Re: K3 a few new user questions
Something is clearly amiss with your PTT and CW configuration. It sounds
Hi Richard
More replies, I'm afraid!
However, changing from DATA-A to PSK-D on the K3 does appear to give full
output with no trouble!
I'll check it in the morning with a local HAM to see if in fact it was
giving out a true PSK31 signal!!!
Ray
From: Richard Ferch [via Elecraft]
Richard, from Ray
From: Richard Ferch [via Elecraft]
[mailto:ml-node+s365791n7352236...@n2.nabble.com]
Sent: 07 March 2012 16:04
To: Ray G3XLG
Subject: Re: K3 a few new user questions
I just remembered one other potential cause of zero output from MMVARI
despite having PTT working
Tom,
Yes, you will get HiCur messages if KSB2 U1 pin 2 is shorted, and there
will not be sufficient control over power output.
It certainly sounds like that KSB2 firmware IC input pin is toast. If
there was any static gathered when you were inserting the IC, that is
probably when it
Ray,
I believe all you will see in PSK-D is the idle tone. That is only for
use with the paddles for input or the K3 Utility, or there is one other
program that sends ASCII text to the K3 in that data submode.
Go back to DATA A.
If you need to determine whether the soundcard is sending data
Well elecraft the detail is outstanding. Most company's give the minimum you
folks have given great detail. It was appreciated and the manual has sold me on
purchasing the kx3
Sent from my iPad Brian Mc Inerney
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Hi Brian:
Just want to give you a datapoint regarding your comment
about different power output for the 2 FSK frequencies. I
just tested my K3 (#202) using a jumper across the FSK input
on the ACC connector and using my Diamond SX-200 power meter
I can not see any difference in power at all
I was also one of the 'unequal fsk tone' reporters. However, with
the arrival of a W2 I also confirmed that the two tones are set to
the same level as determined by measuring each tone separately
(and statically).
Therefore I've concluded the flickering power output when running
diddles on rtty
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On 03/07/2012 12:08 PM, Brian - N5BCN wrote:
Hi,
Fldigi is able to control the K2 using HamLib, but for some reason will not
work when using rigCAT.
have you put rigcat files with fldigi?
72
Ron, wb1hga
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In my K2 (serial 5625) I am using the K60XV option to drive a transverter. I
note that the low power output port power follows the power control setting
until 0.5 mW is reached. At that point the power control and LCD readout
continue to show increased power level up to 1.27 mW, but the output
Mike,
There is a conflict between the K60XV and the KAT2.
Replace KAT2 R6 with a 470 ohm resistor - there was one shipped with the
XV60 for that purpose.
See item 3 on the K60XV errata sheet.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/7/2012 4:04 PM, Mike Mussler wrote:
In my K2 (serial 5625) I am using the K60XV
I have been trying to find replacement knobs for my K3 on the order
page. Does anyone know where they are located?
I was fiddling with my gain controls yesterday while waiting for my sked
when I noticed a crack had developed between the Allen screws. I have
had the rig for a number of years
I copied the K2.xml file to the fldigi.files/rigs directory. Is this the
correct place for it?
73
N5BCN, Brian
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Hi,
As far as I know Elecraft will replace these knobs for free, whether out of
warranty or not. Just send them an E-mail.
AB2TC - Knut
kevinr wrote
I have been trying to find replacement knobs for my K3 on the order
page. Does anyone know where they are located?
I was fiddling with
Kevin,
Send an email to pa...@elecraft.com and knobs will magically appear in
your mailbox.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/7/2012 4:46 PM, kevinr wrote:
I have been trying to find replacement knobs for my K3 on the order
page. Does anyone know where they are located?
I was fiddling with my gain
Greetings group. I have been toying with the idea of using the Remoterig setup
but it seems to me other issues need to be addressed here. I understand the
operation of the radio via Remoterig is fairly easy. What I am wondering is
has anyone had any experience using the K3 to switch antenna
Ron,
If you select antennas according to band, the Elecraft KRC2 will work
very well.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/7/2012 5:37 PM, Ron Gould wrote:
Greetings group. I have been toying with the idea of using the Remoterig
setup but it seems to me other issues need to be addressed here. I
Looking for a good hand-held mic for the K3. I have heard all the
praises and accolades of the Yamaha CM-500 and I believe you; however, I
already have a pair of phenomenal headphones that I really like - the
Sony MDR-V6.
I operate mostly digital modes (PSK, Olivia, JT-65) and I'm getting
Joel,
Well since you specified a hand-held microphone, no one should mention
the CM500 since it is a headset (headphone and boom microphone
combination). I can agree that the Sony MDR series are headphones that
are very good and comfortable.
I would strongly recommend the MH2 (note, there
Well said Ian. I couldn't agree more. My guess is most of us have a zillion
radios already, we aren't out anything by not having our KX3's. I'd rather
let Wayne, Eric, and crew work to their abilities and wait than be presented
a sub-par product. That is a rarity in this world - it seems we hear
Joel,
I have the MH2 and it is an excellent mic. I also have the CM500 but use that
primarily with CW headphone use but also use it with VOX if I am in some long
winded SSB QSOs.
peh
On Mar 7, 2012, at 3:51 PM, Joel Black wrote:
Looking for a good hand-held mic for the K3. I have heard
Good, Fast, Cheap. Pick any two.
73,
Fred K6DGW
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On 3/7/2012 4:14 PM, Steve KC8QVO wrote:
That is a rarity in this world - it seems we hear time
is money all the time. The quicker something gets done
I got in a CW QSO on the first day the new privilege became available.
Pretty fun. I set up another bank of memories for the CW frequencies.
Then I was thinking that it's kind of difficult to check for USB QSOs in
progress with the way CW is required to transmit 1.5kHz above the USB
carrier
I highly recommend the MH2.
The only thing I'm not fond of is the stiff coil cord.
But I don't think you'll be sorry.
I bought mine used and am very happy with it.
73,
Tony W7GO
If the MH-2 is a good mic, that's what I'll go with.
73,
Joel - W4JBB
Like the subject says... +/- 7 hrs.
Expect RF communication impact.
Visualization video here:
http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/downloads/20120307_014400_anim.tim-den.gif
Read about it on www.spaceweather.com
NASA has SOHO images on its site..
It's a biggy!
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On 3/7/2012 3:51 PM, Joel Black wrote:
Looking for a good hand-held mic for the K3.
The best answer is that almost any decent mic will work VERY well with
the K3 because the K3 is so flexible. The only type of mic that WON'T
work with a K3 is a professional balanced electret mic. Pro dynamics
I have been powering my K1 with a 15 AH battery that I had on hand. Much too
heavy for a back pack HI! I'm looking for a small, light weight, rechargeable
battery. What AH battery should I be looking for if operating at 5W? Any
suggestions?
George
On 3/7/2012 6:52 PM, George Averill wrote:
I have been powering my K1 with a 15 AH battery that I had on hand.
Much too heavy for a back pack HI! I'm looking for a small, light
weight, rechargeable battery. What AH battery should I be looking
for if operating at 5W? Any suggestions?
Hard
Hoping that I may not be the only Ham puzzled by the block diagram of the
KX3 I am asking that someone please explain it because it is so different
from the superheterodyne radio concept I have become accustomed to in
current amateur radios. I understand direct conversion radios but what is
all
George wrote:
I have been powering my K1 with a 15 AH battery that I had on hand...
I'm looking for a small, light weight, rechargeable battery. What
AH battery should I be looking for if operating at 5W?
For more than ten years, I've used a sealed lead-acid battery of 4 to 5
Ah capacity.
George,
I think more information is needed. How long do you want to be able to run
the K1 before recharging? What is your transmit to receive time ration? How
important is having a battery that fits in the radio? How many times per
year will you really be using the radio with the battery for
Dave,
Let me assure you that the KX3 has a strong front end. The numbers
will bear this out when we release them later this month.
This is a zero-I.F. receiver, like many other SDRs. But that doesn't
imply weak, as long as the gain distribution is optimized and a
strong mixer is used. In
Good plan! I have heard SSB folks just startup a QSO on USB when a CW QSO
on the same channels is in progress. The interference isn't severe unless
the signal is strong then you have trouble with the CW station! I have
found especially amung some of the newer callsigns on other bands, they
Hi Dave,
I'll try to give you some perspective on it. First, have you used a direct
conversion receiver? If they are decently designed, you don't get much
problem from out of band signals. The problem is selectivity. You can use an
audio filter, but they don't do anything for opposite sideband
Here is a presentation by G8VOI which talks about some of the concepts used in
radios like the KX3.
http://www.pe0fko.nl/g8voi/SDR_1.pdf
The presentation uses a softrock radio as a concrete example, so where the
presentation talks about PCs and soundcards, keep in mind that for the KX3 this
Also keep in mind those roofing filters. This is a substantial
departure from other SDRs. Wasn't easy, either :)
Wayne
On Mar 7, 2012, at 8:17 PM, Matt Maguire wrote:
Here is a presentation by G8VOI which talks about some of the
concepts used in radios like the KX3.
Mike wrote:
First, have you used a direct conversion receiver?...
Now add that back end you mention. There is so much magic that can be
done there. Of course, its not really magic. Its digital signal processing.
...
Bottom line, its a very sound way to implement a rig these days.
This is a
Dear Elecraft,
Knowing what you know after designing the K3, KPA500, and KX3, what
would a through-hole kit design, along the lines of the K2, look like?
I mean, you've learned a lot. Surely improvements can be made?
You know, for those of us who know the K-Line is superior, but prefer
the
Dick Tracy 2 way wrist TV, all band (really) ham transceiver and word
processor. All voice controlled. All modes of operation. Remote devices
of any kind via wifi or cellphone connections. Any and all modes of 2 way
voice and data operation for commercial, police work with proper license.
The problem, in a nutshell, is that through-hole components are becoming
increasingly hard to find. It is for that reason that I am presently
looking for, and purchasing, through-hole components in bulk for that
soon to come day when they are effectively no more.Fortunately,
they are
Is roofing filter switched out when dual RX is enabled in KX3? What limits
dual RX to +/- 10 kHz?
Is it ADC or something else?
73, Igor UA9CDC
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Igor Sokolov wrote:
Is roofing filter switched out when dual RX is enabled in KX3?
The wider of the two roofing filters (FL2) is usable with dual RX if
the distance between VFO A and B is small (about 2 kHz). Beyond this
the filters are switched out, leaving the native I.F. bandwidth of
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