I must be of the same mind KISS and they provide that at a very reasonable
cost. Could I do better? I'm sure that I could but the reason I went to the
K3's vs. my FTDX-5000MP and the u2R over my MK2R+ was simplicity and size. I
can hear these speakers where I have trouble with others because of
A different problem a different solution...
This discussion has involved a single rig (K3) and it's speakers. My
situation is different, but I suspect likely relevant to many.
When I ordered my K3 and settled in for the early order wait I spent a bit
of time (months) contemplating how to fit
[...] Connect stereo speakers to the rear panel speaker jack and you can
enjoy the AFX effects [...]
My experience with AFX effects (without the second receiver) for CW is not
good. A pure CW tone seems to create dead spots around the shack where I
cannot copy even a good quality signal. As a
I have been reading this thread backwards. My K3 inherited
the West Mountain COMspkr pair as they were here and used
with a West Mountain RigBlaster Duo on 2 Icom Rigs. I have
something on top of the internal speaker so need something
external. When I put the K3 in line they were there. No
You originally replied that the COMspkr wouldn't work any better than
the internal speaker,
I have been referring to the internal *AMPLIFIER* - if I typed speaker
it was in error.
Or, one can simply choose to pay an extra $20-$30 and bypass all of
the fooling around by trying to find the
Hi Arie,
I totally concur with your comments below.
Since my first K3 (#311) I have whined about the NR, especially for SSB. NR
now works pretty well on CW, but I rarely use it on SSB.
My NR standard is still Icom. It is simple to use - one knob. And at low
levels it takes out the background
Tony
I have had the Icoms also and will tell you after owning the FTDX-5000MP for
2 years that it is the very best out there. IMHO the 5000's DNR should be an
industry standard that they all should work toward and the way its
implemented with the knob.
Putting on my flame suit...
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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Does anyone else have any experience with this amp?
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Wouldn't touch anything from RM, very poor performance and quality. Expanded CB
designs, no support. The only thing going is they are cheap, mind you, you get
what you pay for...
Best regards, Tim Hague
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On 7 Nov 2012, at 14:17, va3...@gmail.com wrote:
Does
On a related topic, if you get one of the microphones, such as the Audio
Technica
that someone recommended, how do you mount it? Are there generic desk mounts
or retractible boom mounts that don't cost an arm and a leg like most Heil
products?
Seems silly to buy a well respected microphone for
Try to find a Yaesu FL-110.
David
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Rick,
For microphone mounts, check the Pro Audio sites, like Sweetwater Sound
or B H Photo.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/7/2012 10:02 AM, Rick Stealey wrote:
On a related topic, if you get one of the microphones, such as the Audio
Technica
that someone recommended, how do you mount it? Are there
Yes, I used one years ago with my K2 before the KPA100 was available. CW only
with marginal success. SSB had RF/audio issues that I chased for quite a while
with no success other than adding a lot of various RFI devices to my 'junque'
box once the KPA100 was added to the K2.
73, Roger
K7SJ/VE1
My thoughts also.
Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA
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Wouldn't touch anything from RM, very poor performance and quality.
Expanded CB designs, no support. The only thing going is they are
That's a little steep for a mobile amp I think. I'm sure it's a good quality
amp but I only want up to 200 watts max for mobile use. I may be out of touch,
but I think ~$2/watt should produce a reliable amp of less than 200 watts.
God Bless 73!
Jack - WE5ST
I'd put another vote in for the HL-45B from Tokyo Hy-Power . It will give you
the full 160-6m.
With best regards,
Pete
W1PNS
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Sent: Wednesday, November 7,
Hello Tony,
I concur with your observation. In SSB, the NR in Icom is far better. Among
all the 8 x 4 = 32 choices in NR settings in K3, I am afraid that none of them
is as good as that of NR of Icom in SSB.
The success of the implementation of IF DSP will depend on:
1. the processing
Hello Fred,
I think Yaesu have learnt some lessons from their FTDX9000 and implement a
better mechanism of NR in their FTDX5000.
I once used a FTDX9000 (before PEP), the NR was even worse than K3. However, I
heard that after the PEP, the FTDX9000 improved a lot. I have no idea of how
good
Take a look at this site: http://www.n2ckh.com/fl110.htm
These show up from time to time. My little QRP circle of friends have found
2 in the last month. Both were around $300.
When you see a solid state amp that was built in the late 70's with the
original output transistors, you get the
That's a little steep for a mobile amp I think.
In addition, the HL-450 requires 50W drive for full output. The 10 W
rigs will not be able to drive it beyond 70-80W output - not 200.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 11/7/2012 10:37 AM, Jack Berry wrote:
That's a little steep for a mobile amp I
Loaded K3/100 with P3 Pan adapter
K3/100-F_Serial Number 50xx
KAT-3F___100 Watt Auto Tuner (internal)
KRX3-F___2nd RX
KBPF3General Coverage RX Module
KDVR3Digital Voice Recorder
KTCXO3-1_TCXO (0.5 ppm)
KXV3ARX Antenna, IF Out and Xverter Interface
The NB on the K3 was awesome this morning with S9 buzz on 80M this AM
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(Jack for BMW motorcycles)
On Nov 7, 2012, at 9:57 AM, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk wrote:
Hello Tony,
I concur with your observation. In SSB, the NR in Icom is far better. Among
all
Hi Chuck,
Yep, I agree with you with the NB. At KP2M I could not use our EU beverage
on topband without the NB. It does a good job.
I also use it at home on the high bands when I have a local noise generator
act up. It never seems to run long enough for me to find it other than the
general
Tnx Fred for the info. I have not had the opportunity yet to play with a
FT5K. But I want to. We keep looking for the perfect rig. I like my pair of
K3's over Icom except for the NR.
Maybe someday we will have an upgrade on the NR?
73,
N2TK, Tony
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From: Fred Smith
I am in the final stages (testing and calibration) of building my K3. While
building I reasearched a bit more into the sub receiver thing and decided it
was neither useful nor of interest to me. So...
I have one new, never opened (except to inventory small parts) KRX3 for sale at
a small
On Nov 7, 2012, at 10:37 AM, Jack Berry wrote:
That's a little steep for a mobile amp I think. I'm sure it's a good
quality amp but I only want up to 200 watts max for mobile use. I
may be out of touch, but I think ~$2/watt should produce a reliable
amp of less than 200 watts.
God
Hi All,
I have a RM Italy HLA150, but I haven't tried it yet with the KX3. I've
been using another amp, the THP HL50B, which works quite well. Not QSK
though. It has good RF sensing, and gives me abut 60 watts or a bit more.
It isn't auto band-switching either, but otherwise it has been an
All,
I have an unbuilt 4 Band K1 including the tuner and backlit LCD kit
available for sale.
I am looking for $450 shipped via Paypal.
If you are interested or would like pictures, please reply offlist.
Thanks!
Robert
K5DTE
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I have read with interest the e-mails regarding the K3 noise reduction
feature. I will post my observations herewith. It took a bit of work to find
the sweet spot setting for my noise environment. Once found, it has proven to
be quite satisfactory. Having worked with a number of SDR
Jim
Yaesu set a new standard with the 5000 series like nothing prior that they
ever had. As for the Flex IMHO that needs to go to a computer forum as that
is what it is and yes I know all the hype it's the mouse and no KNOBS!
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This thread has gotten long so I risk getting chided for replying so late.
I only used the internal K3 spkr for a couple days when the radio was
new. I switched to an old venerable National Radio 8-inch speaker
from the 1950's housed in a metal enclosure. I was made for
communication
Ed they are $39 at most places anymore.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R Cole
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 1:51 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker
Jim makes some superb points here.
The fundamental question is: What noise are you trying to eliminate?
Not all noises are created equal, neither are all signals. In my
business we are also fond of saying One man's signal is another man's
noise.
This question dictates the design of your
Can anyone tell me what kind of protection the DCV/U-200 (2m 200w sensor) has
for over power, suggestions as to what would happen if I put say 300w through
it by mistake?
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
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After submitting 700 Hz filter preorders, you never acknowledged
receipt of our automated confirmation email ...
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I have tried to contact you both via other means without success, and
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Interesting point about about the DSP in the KX3. I was told at Dayton
that the DSP in the KX3 was several generations newer than what we have
in the K3.
With the audio problems Elecraft has had on the board (additional
daughter card) and the continued continued complaints about audio
Anyone have a inrad #710L AM filter they don't use and want to sell?
Contact me directly if you do
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Yes, John. I did find the NR in KX3 is better. Among all the three elecraft
radios, in SSB, the order of usefulness (in decending order) of NR could be of
the following:
KX3, K3 and KDSP2 in K2
I believe the DSP chip set in KX3 could be newer. The process power of the DSP
chip could be
Also had a great time giving my KX3 its first taste of a real contest
in the CW SS. I made 388 Qs operating about 20 hours or so. Missed the
clean sweep by one section. I was bummed because I'd had no idea I
could get that close and should have spent more effort on sections early
in the
Just a short note following my previous email below.
I am now in IARU Region 3 conference in, Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam. I am very
happy to meet a number of Elecrafters as well.
TNX 73,
Johnny VR2XMC
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HI Jim,
Would be so kind as to share your settings that give you a sweet spot and
what is the nature of the noise that drove you to that setting.
Thanks in advance.
Don
~73
Don
KD8NNU
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*My thinking is the FW will change when Lyle and Wayne have finished as
Wayne has already posted on here awhile ago. Hence this discussion may
indeed be mute?
Just my observations along with successful use today on 40M yet again.
There will always be room for improvement but the noise changes
Gentlemen the unit has been sold.
Tnx, PJ
N7PXY
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I know we all have our own unique noise environment but I am curious what
settings others
use for reducing the background noise on SSB.
Not for really digging into a noise issue but for just reducing the background
noise for comfortable listening.
I have been playing around with the different
I, too, have not been impressed with the NR algorithm in the K3. However, with
the latest firmware 4.51 I have noticed a distinct improvement in the ALC
action as well as the NB and NR in the K3. I use both for SSB and CW in
working DX and find noticeable improvement in S/N. I use NRmF5-1
Maybe I am WAY late for 'this party' but I recently have found I quite enjoy
the PITCH audio FX on the KX3.
Has it ever been proposed to include this PITCH option as an AFX on the K3?
I've been using DELAY (simulated stereo) on the K3 since, like, forever...but
the PITCH afx on the KX3 I have
Hello Bob,
I used the similar settings as yours but still feel that in SSB, Icom's NR is
better and more comfortable to listen. I have 2.7Khz filters for SSB.
TNX 73,
Johnny VR2XMC
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Hi all,
We have a new field-test K3 firmware release (MCU 4.58/DSP 2.80) that
offers improved CW text decode. The improvement is due largely to the
addition of an independent CW decode AGC system. The regular AGC
threshold, decay, slope, and other settings now have virtually no
effect on
Don,
Feel free to share it here.
73,
Eric
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On Nov 6, 2012, at 2:34 PM, donehrl...@q.com donehrl...@q.com wrote:
Toby,
I am far more sensitive to fan noise than most folks and have spent a
lot of time making my KPA500 much quieter by modifying it and by other
Folks, let's end this thread. Looks like it has been beaten into submission.
73,
Eric
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On Nov 7, 2012, at 12:01 PM, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote:
Ed they are $39 at most places anymore.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
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Am I correct that PA KEY of the KPA 500 is connected to pins 2 and 3 of the
Linear plug on the rear of the FT 950 in order to ground the circuit? It is
not my intention to use the ALC.
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...I spent a lot of time making my KPA500 much quieter by modifying it...
Please post your experiences, Don.
During the SS CW, I was (for the first time) conscious of the fan noise
when it went into 'high gear' during extended CQs. It did make the weak
sigs more difficult to copy (even through my
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