On the left side of the back panel, there should be a BNC jack labeled ANT 3.
That's the one.
Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
On 9/14/12 at 22:04, jimmil...@stl-online.net (Jim Miller KG0KP) wrote:
OK, what connector does the antenna for the internal 2m module connect to?
Installation manual doesn't
It's there, Dave
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/AF_Output_Mod_Rev_C.pdf
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Dave Hachadorian k...@arrl.net writes
That reminds me -- I thought Elecraft was going to issue a series
resistor mod to protect the speaker amplifier device. I still
don't see it
Tony - There is a 'Voice Tx Fast Monitor' facility which overcomes this: Set
CONFIG: TX MON to FAST
Tom G3OLB
Don't know what I may have changed, but when I transmit using SSB - there is
a terrible echo ringing in my headphones - ideas?
- Tony, N3ME -
Tonight I tried to use my KX3 with my KPA500, but when I turn off the K3 that
it is attached to via AUXBUS, then put the KPA500 into OPERATE mode, the
asterisk comes on and it is in TX, which means that the receiver of the KX3
goes deaf. Is this the way it is supposed to work, or have I messed
Only problem I had with it were all software. When it worked and you could
never count on that it was great, but if and how long this time is why I
sold mine I spent more time working to keep it working than using it. Then
went with RF Space SDR-IQ It works every time and gives you another SDR
On 2012-09-13 20:21, Bill W4ZV wrote:
Matt Zilmer wrote
Phase noise and key clicks are the enemy. I respectfully suggest that
Wayne emphasize (as well) that designing a transceiver to
intentionally not produce either of these is a worthy objective more
on a moral plane than an operating
On 2012-09-13 20:46, Jim Brown wrote:
On 9/12/2012 9:18 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
The main real-world problem is that the K3 is a minority in the
general ham rig population. Maybe someday, the K3 penetration rate
will be high enough that we can hear it in how quiet the bands are.
Crowded but
On 2012-09-14 01:00, Al Lorona wrote:
I once spoke to a nationally-known, Big Gun contester who felt that the
phase
noise and key click sidebands generated by his station were an asset because
they cleared a guard band around his signal since other stations had to stay
away. He felt no
I just bought a new K3/100F this month and the Ser# is 6730 FYI.
Fred/N0AZZ
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Jim
If you look at any major DXpeditions and pay close attention over 80% of all
the radios are supplied by manufactures as well as most of the equipment.
Like Swains and the IC-7600, Elecraft amps and so on. Usually it's Elecraft
for one major reason weight vs. performance a excellent comparison
If this your only base rig I would order the KPA100 that will give you a lot
of operating options with the added wattage and still turn down to QRP if
you want I do so with mine quit often. The KAT100 is a very nice tuner and
tunes high SWR loads I prefer the external enclosure on mine.
One thing
My best QRP tuner is my Palstar AT4K as shown on the Alpha 4510
Wattmeter/SWR meter .02-3000w + or - 10% and my W2 wattmeter. My QRP tuner
was quite lossy so I sold it granted this tuner will be used portable for
sure.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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No ears NO WIN!
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:08 PM
To: Al Lorona
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Phase Noise / CW
I am not a contester but I work EVERY contest as a bottom feeder looking
for band and mode countries sometimes not often a new one. This had been
only for the last 5 years and I have failed to notice any widespread use of
this going of even a few in fact but I only work SSB VHF-160m contests. But
Yes. It must be disconnected. The K3 is loading the band and PTT inputs to the
KPA, pulling them low. This has two effects - it will cause the KPA to change
to 60 meters, and the KPA will transition into transmit. If you wish to use the
KPA500 with another transmitter, you will need to first
Uh - oh...
Then perhaps what I'm doing is not 'best-practice'. I just leave the K3
connected and --powered on--, and I can drive the KPA500 from another
radio and the KPA500 follows it and works perfectly. I even have the PTT
connections from both radios paralleled (the other radio is a
The advantage of internal ATU is convenience, just press a button and the
tuner works. Also no extra battery and no cable.
The tuning range of of my KX3 ATU is good but not great. It matches OK (with
exceptions) antennas when their total length is close to half wave or more,
but not shorter. For
It would be nice if the function of the AUXBUS cable could be disabled
from a menu choice on the KPA500 instead of disconnecting of the cable
between the K3 and the KPA500.
Would this be something that could be done in the KPA500 software?
Regards
Art
ka9zap
Tonight I tried to use my KX3 with
*Art
The Auxbus cable without the adapter carries the PTT function also so maybe
that is also an issue that FW may not be able to change?
With the addition of the KAT500 into the K-Line this may become even more
difficult as the Auxbus cable will run from the K3 to the KAT500 and then
to the
An ABB RXMA2-RK211-191 relay would do the job nicely powered from K3 '12v
out'
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Art Nienhouse
Sent: Friday, 14 September 2012 11:16 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject:
Jim Brown-10 wrote
On 9/13/2012 4:00 PM, Al Lorona wrote:
I once spoke to a nationally-known, Big Gun contester who felt that the
phase
noise and key click sidebands generated by his station were an asset
because
they cleared a guard band around his signal since other stations had to
Hi folks,
There is a recent thread commenting about the cleanliness of K3 TX...
My question is:
In a in band two K3 scenario (100w, no amp), how many dB's of insulation
would be needed between each rig's antenna connector in order to keep the
RX clean?
73,
Felipe Ceglia - PY1NB
I got this card yesterday and surprisingly it produces fewer artifacts than a
card built into my desktop. Does 96k. But NaP3 freezes from time to time on
a laptop. Not sure why.
Ignacy
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View this message in context:
I had #24 and just got #26 this morning, but no #25.
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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On 9/14/2012 1:23 AM, Jan Erik Holm wrote:
Nothing new under the sun. It´s been around for decades. There are even
contest stations that puts their amplifiers in class C on SSB and I´m
not talking about small amps but things in the 5 - 10 kW region.
These guys are much closer to EU than to me
On 9/14/2012 3:39 AM, Jack Brindle wrote:
Yes. It must be disconnected.
FWIW, I've never used an AUXBUS connection to my KPA500, nor have I felt
the need for one. I have only the AMP KEY line (PTT) between the K3 and
the KPA500. When I change bands, I hit a dit or tap my mic, the KPA
reads
On 09/14/12 02:19, Fred Smith wrote:
One thing I would suggest strongly is to consult with Don and ask him to
advise you of the options and the order of installation as some can be done
during the build. Otherwise you will disassemble much of the radio to
install some of the options. On the
I don't doubt that at all, but to be bluntly honest, if you have first
hand knowledge of such cases why don't you publicly identify them???
Hams are their own worst enemy by keeping silent about known cheating
and general bad behavior. In my opinion, the person who does not speak
out
Why?? Elecraft uses a pretty effective waveform shaping algorithm in
the K3 that produces almost no key clicks just the way it is with a
short rise/fall time (about 2.5 msec if I remember correctly). What
would be gained by increasing it, and why would you want people to be
able to mess with
Hello...
I'm raw new to data modes, never used them in 20yrs. Now, with the K3, I'm
exploring
them for the first time. I've read that the prosign im will terminate the end
of
transmission string?. However, when I send it with my key [no terminal
program,
just the K3] it doesn't seem to
Looks like a happy ending to this thread. I just ordered a K3 kit and ATU kit,
and once it's in play I'll start looking at the options.
Thanks to all for the thoughtful feedback.. it's been very helpful in my
decision-making process.
Cheers and 73,
Bill
WK6A
Sent from my iPhone
I have been working for about a week on something that should be so simple,
sending digital. Using a K3 with a Signalink soundcard interface and MixW
V2.18 as the software. Trying to send MT63 on MARS nets. I can receive
great, just can't transmit. Have double checked the wiring of J1 inside
I second this suggestion. When I built my K2 I used the Rework Eliminators.
Using
them doesn't impede normal construction of the K2, and later, when new modules
are
added, they/it makes the addition(s) so very much easier. Strong recommendation.
...robert
On 9/14/2012 16:30, Wayne Conrad
On 9/14/2012 6:59 AM, Felipe Ceglia wrote:
In a in band two K3 scenario (100w, no amp), how many dB's of insulation
would be needed between each rig's antenna connector in order to keep the
RX clean?
I can tell you what I do, and I can run two K3s into 1,5kW Titan amps
into beams separated by
On 9/14/2012 5:42 AM, Dale Boresz wrote:
I even have the PTT
connections from both radios paralleled (the other radio is a
FLEX-5000A),
Right. During the week, I use the KPA500, but for big contests, I use a
Titan. My AMP KEY line goes in parallel to both amps, I select between
them with
I incorporated all the add-ons as I built the K2. But I did but the rework kit
later...a must have for future issues if necessary.
Sent from my iPad
On Sep 14, 2012, at 11:46 AM, Robert G. Strickland rc...@verizon.net wrote:
I second this suggestion. When I built my K2 I used the Rework
I guess you don't read the 3830 reports then. I don't scan the bands
looking for bad signals because I spend my time contesting instead, but
I always jot down the callsigns of the really bad signals I find and I
highlight the worst of them in my 3830 report. I've seen others do the
same,
On 09/14/2012 06:40 PM, Robert G. Strickland wrote:
Hello...
I'm raw new to data modes, never used them in 20yrs. Now, with the K3, I'm
exploring
them for the first time. I've read that the prosign im will terminate the
end of
transmission string?. However, when I send it with my key [no
I agree 100%
Bob
K6UJ
On Sep 14, 2012, at 9:38 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
Why?? Elecraft uses a pretty effective waveform shaping algorithm in
the K3 that produces almost no key clicks just the way it is with a
short rise/fall time (about 2.5 msec if I remember correctly). What
would
If you do use the Rework Eliminators (or often called unPCBs) I
recommend you do *NOT* install the one for the K60XV - wait until you
actually have the K60XV option in hand.
Why you may ask - well, the change of the C71 value modifies the PLL
voltage range drastically. With the K60XV
Ken,
I figure you are trying to use the Line In on the back of the K3 for audio
if so, have you changed the jumper in the Signalink to produce line
level output (it comes plugged for microphone level)
Once you make that change, you should have sufficient audio. Adjust the
audio level to
This is a matter of physics. A driver pulls its output to a power
rail, either power or ground. In the case of the drivers used in the
K3 for the AUX signals, pullups are used, to the positive rail to
provide the pullup function. This means that when the driver is off,
its output will be
I used to operate successfully from many hotels but every year it is becoming
noisier. New ballast lighting, more electronics, etc.
But there are exceptions.
The suggestions with getting wires outside are excellent. Sometimes I try to
have the wires outside, attached to a TV line, which goes to
I'm puzzled. Why not just buy an A-B switch box? DB-9 DB-15 DB-25
Centronics RJ-11 RJ-45 Whatever you want. $10 to $15 normally.
Might take a gender changer, but so what.
David K0LUM
At 11:08 AM -0700 9/14/12, Jack Brindle wrote:
Now, with all this going on, do you _really_ want to
On 2012-09-14 18:38, David Gilbert wrote:
Why?? Elecraft uses a pretty effective waveform shaping algorithm in
the K3 that produces almost no key clicks just the way it is with a
short rise/fall time (about 2.5 msec if I remember correctly). What
would be gained by increasing it, and why
On 2012-09-14 18:33, David Gilbert wrote:
I don't doubt that at all, but to be bluntly honest, if you have first
hand knowledge of such cases why don't you publicly identify them???
Hams are their own worst enemy by keeping silent about known cheating
and general bad behavior. In my
I don't scan the bands
looking for bad signals because I spend my time contesting instead, but
I always jot down the callsigns of the really bad signals I find and I
highlight the worst of them in my 3830 report. I've seen others do the
same, although it would certainly help if everyone did.
On 9/14/2012 12:02 PM, Jan Erik Holm wrote:
So if I don´t report those guys I´m as bad as they are. Jeez, are you
serious?
When I was part of the American Civil Rights Movement many years ago, we
learned that if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the
problem. Yes, I am QUITE
My DEL key is being profusely pounded of late... :-)
So if I don´t report those guys I´m as bad as they are. Jeez, are you
serious?
Oh don´t answer it, I guess you are.
/Jim SM2EKM
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Key clicks are CW modulation sidebands. Key click management is about having
CW sidebands that occupy a reasonable amount of the spectrum, not
eliminating them entirely. Eliminating clicks (the sidebands) is easily done
- just don't key the signal. But then you can't send CW.
73, Ron AC7AC
I only said almost no clicks because I don't believe in absolutes.
Please identify what level (in db referenced to the main carrier within
some defined bandwidth) you believe clicks are generated by the K3 and
describe how you measured it. I would be very interested in that
information.
Yeah ... pretty much.
At the very least, if you aren't willing to publicly identify them you
don't have much right publicly complaining about them because yes ...
you are helping to make sure they have no reason to stop.
Dave AB7E
On 9/14/2012 12:02 PM, Jan Erik Holm wrote:
So if I don´t
True. As I said in another post, I'd love to see someone write an SDR
application that captured and quantified such things, but in the absence
of that screenshots from a scrolling spectrum display (waterfall) would
help. The problem is that you lose the amplitude information when you
use
On 2012-09-14 21:34, Jim Brown wrote:
On 9/14/2012 12:02 PM, Jan Erik Holm wrote:
So if I don´t report those guys I´m as bad as they are. Jeez, are you
serious?
When I was part of the American Civil Rights Movement many years ago, we
learned that if you're not part of the solution, you're
It's time for this thread to end - what say moderator?
Rod/w7zrc
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:42:01 +0200
From: sm2...@bdtv.se
CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Phase Noise / CW Key Clicks
On 2012-09-14 21:34, Jim Brown wrote:
On 9/14/2012 12:02 PM, Jan Erik Holm
Let's end this thread (regarding policing of on air tx signals etc) now in the
interest of reducing list noise level.
73,
Eric
Elecraft List Moderator
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On Sep 14, 2012, at 1:32 PM, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote:
True. As I said in another post, I'd
On 2012-09-14 22:21, David Gilbert wrote:
I only said almost no clicks because I don't believe in absolutes.
OK then I know where you stand.
Please identify what level (in db referenced to the main carrier within
some defined bandwidth) you believe clicks are generated by the K3 and
I
Unfortunately in this litigious society, calling out someone for
outrageous behavior like intentionally generating key-clicks or wide
modulation can leave one exposed to lawsuits for defamation and/or
slander.
Without automatically generated, objective and unassailable data, I
sure would not
*AND mouse clicks...:-)
73
*
On 15 September 2012 06:46, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft e...@elecraft.com
wrote:
Let's end this thread (regarding policing of on air tx signals etc) now in
the interest of reducing list noise level.
73,
Eric
Elecraft List Moderator
www.elecraft.com
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On 2012-09-14 22:15, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Key clicks are CW modulation sidebands. Key click management is about having
CW sidebands that occupy a reasonable amount of the spectrum, not
eliminating them entirely. Eliminating clicks (the sidebands) is easily done
- just don't key the signal.
David Gilbert wrote:
True. As I said in another post, I'd love to see someone write an SDR
application that captured and quantified such things, but in the
absence of that screenshots from a scrolling spectrum display
(waterfall) would help. The problem is that you lose the amplitude
Well said Jim
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jan Erik Holm
Sent: Saturday, 15 September 2012 4:59 AM
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Phase Noise / CW Key Clicks
On 2012-09-14
The thing is Jim, if you are being relevant or not irrelevant, it is not
necessarily the same thing.
Certain eyes find that you are not in agreement , using a same meaning
response
and will accuse you of not being able to read properly, because you have
used a negative inverse of
another's word
I am trying to reconfigure the K3 to include getting the internal transverter
for 2m working properly again. I was able to make a simplex contact on the
calling frequency and now I am trying to get the offsets set up for repeater.
I am looking at both the Fred Cady, the K3 2m transverter
FOLKS,
This thread was closed earlier today. Please take the discussion and arguments
off list.
73,
Eric
Elecraft List Manager, Really!
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On Sep 14, 2012, at 2:39 PM, Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com wrote:
The thing is Jim, if you are being relevant or not irrelevant, it is
Hi,
I will like to get a small footprint power supply for my KX3 when in fix
operation.
Any suggestions ?
Thank you, 73 DX de
Juan
TG9AJR
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Why not use the power supp;y that powers the rest of the shack
equipment Nrmally in the hamshack environment the footprint is not
important - put the power supply under the desk and it does not take up
extra desk space.
Most of the battery/power supply discussions here has been about
I purchased an old used balun at a hamfest. It came with an instruction sheet
for both the 1:1 and the 4:1 baluns. All the markings are gone on the balun.
How can I tell which one it is? The balun is sealed.
George
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Howdy All,
Regardless whether you are a member of FISTS or not, their annual Get Your Feet
Wet Weekend is happening RIGHT NOW until 2359z on Sunday. I am sending this
message out because I am taking part and the participation is *very* sparse to
say the least. So, if you have time this
Completely on the contrary, I always don't feel the Rework Eliminiator is
necessary. Installation or rework of most of the K2 options is NO more
difficult than the K2 itself's construction. Taking KSB2 or , KAF2 and KNB2 as
examples, after you take out option, you could easily revert to basic
Please disregard I was in the wrong section but found a great and well written
explanation in Fred's book. I was just on the Sobars repeater with a local
friend. Woohoo!
Keith
AG6AZ
Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
On Sep 14, 2012, at 5:20 PM, Ham Radio ag...@hotmail.com wrote:
I am
How about remote
I am going on a business trip in the near future for a solid week of
boardom, so I plan to leave my K3 at home and run it remotely using a
laptop and the internet provided in the hotel. Just not sure how to do
that yet.
On 9/13/2012 2:55 AM, John Lally wrote:
Horrid
Put a 50 ohm resistor or dummy load on one side and connect the other to an
antenna
analyzer or radio with SWR bridge. If the SWR is close to 1:1 then it is a 1:1
balun. If
it is more like 4:1, then it is a 4:1 balun!
On 9/14/2012 6:14 PM, George Averill wrote:
I purchased an old used balun
And if it's 12 ohms...its 1:4 or backwards...
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch
Staunton, Illinois
email: b...@wjschmidt.com
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On
After installing P3 SVGA module everything was fine. Then I decided to try
the beta software for P3. I had trouble loading it, the P3 utility would
show that one of the FPGA images will not load. After couple attempts
suddenly MCU LD appeared on K3 display and the red TX LED on K3 would blink.
No
I already had the small MFJ-4103 for my FT817 and at 2.89 amps it works great
so far.
Bill
WK6A
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 14, 2012, at 5:40 PM, TG9AJR tg9...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi,
I will like to get a small footprint power supply for my KX3 when in fix
operation.
Any suggestions ?
This thread is the first I've heard of this rework eliminator. It sounds
interesting but I can't imagine that working on K2 upgrades is that daunting,
is it? Granted, I didn't build my used K2 but all I've heard is that the
process is very straightforward with Elecraft's excellent instructions.
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