Ed,
I received your direct e-mail which you sent to me on Dec.3, thanks.
According to a kind person who subscribes to the Elecraft List, it appears
that my IP address may be on a few Anti Spam engines, hence my mail to you
is being blocked.
73,
Geoff
LX2AO
On December 03, 2012 at 6:47 PM,
Tired direct email, but Nabble giving me a missing domain error. Hmm...
Anyway, here's what I tried to send privately:
If you ordered a keyer, consider the Island Keyer II instead. It has more
features, memory, and is a fraction of the price. More importantly, service
is excellent. I've
Yes but he has products that no one else has at prices that can't be beat. I
usually catch him on skype is the best way Bob's a goo9d guy and always
treated me fair.
Fred/N0AZZ
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1Khz 8 pole filter
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I take it that pressing the K3 Tune sends RF to invoke the KAT to tune by
nature of receiving the RF. Not that the KAT is triggered into Tune by a
digital signal thru a cable.
Looking forward to getting KAT500.
Thanks,
Chuck, KE9UW
Lionel Trains, TCA, LCCA, LRRC
aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
Did you cycle power after enabling the ATU?
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The K3 does not support cross-band full-duplex operation.
73,
Lyle KK7P
I'd like to work AO-7 with my K3. I have the 2m module. AO-7 Mode A is 2m
up and 10m down. Any way to unmute the K3 rx during tx periods so I can
hear my downlink?
What if the K3 had the 2nd RX Option? Then could the second RX stay on HF
while the other did the VHF?
On Dec 5, 2012 7:56 AM, Lyle Johnson kk7p4...@gmail.com wrote:
The K3 does not support cross-band full-duplex operation.
73,
Lyle KK7P
I'd like to work AO-7 with my K3. I have the 2m
I think we need further clarification. Tapping the ATU TUNE button on the
K3 just toggles between BYPASS and ATU. It does not force the KAT500 to
tune. Do you mean we should HOLD the XMIT button on the K3 to force the
KAT500 to tune or should we HOLD the ATU TUNE button on the K3 to force the
On 12/5/2012 9:27 AM, KM4VX wrote:
I think we need further clarification. Tapping the ATU TUNE button on the
K3 just toggles between BYPASS and ATU.
That's backwards Ron.
Press and hold the ATU TUNE button to toggle the tuner state between the
AUTO and BYPASS states.
Tapping the ATU TUNE
I just had the thrill of my first contact using my KX3 and Buddipole...
I was set up in my back yard to ring out the setup for some picnic table
work later in the week.
I worked V31NO in Belize, got a 55 report (he was 59). Quite a thrill
for me, thanks to Buddipole and Elecraft.
If you
Quite a thrill for me,...
That's what Ham radio is all about. Congratulations!
73, Ron AC7AC
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I just had the thrill of my first contact using my KX3 and Buddipole...
I was set up in my back yard to ring out the setup for some picnic table
work later in the week.
I
You DO NOT have to push two buttons to tune with the KAT500.
Set the tune power for the K3 to 25W (See the manual for
instructions). After doing that, holding the XMIT button will
activate the tuner. When the KAT500 has finished tuning, tap the
XMIT button to return to RX.
In the Utility
Unfortunately not, Bill.
Probably the only serious transceiver out there that does full-duplex (rx on
while transmit) is the Sienna. I believe it supports transverters, so this may
make it popular with the satellite guys. Full-duplex is really awesome, a new
experience very much like
Aditional information:
Once you have tuned the KAT500 to a frequency, the tuner will use
it's memory to tune to that frequency any time you return to it or
near enough that a re- tune is not required. If, when RF is applied
tuning is required, the tuner will activate automatically and
re-tune.
Wait until you get the chance to take it into the wilderness where the nearest
power line is 20 miles away. The noise floor really is the noise floor of the
radio and a wire in the nearest tree is like a stacked array. The thrills have
never gone away in this great hobby.
73,
Bill AK5X
On
I want to set up the main rx with fast agc and the sub with slow.
Hold B-Set
Tapping AGC button cancels B-Set without changing agc.
Even though sub rx shows AGC-S the sub rx is actually using fast agc
instead like on the main receiver. Changing
the main receiver agc also affects the sub rx
He is not just slow. He is EXTREMELY slow.
I ordered a Yeasu rotor control interface from him several years ago
and it took months of phone calls and emails to finally get it.
Having said that; The rotor control works very well and has been in
use for at least seven or eight years, with no
Howdy K3' people:
I need help setting the parameters if my 8-pole 400hz filter.
Recently a friend explained the advantage of using a narrow filter on the
mode JT9-1. He has a Flex5000. I have a K3.
So I tried today to get a waterfall display with the 400hz filter and
despite turning up
I AM As my K3 operates today, it is the best receiver I have ever
used - and the list is over fifty years long. The settings I use were
posted here several days ago. They are directed towards armchair copy
use - I doubt if they would do much to enhance a DXer's or contester's use.
I have
Ditto here too!
73,
Henry - K4TMC
K3/100 #98
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From: Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed, Dec 5, 2012 2:25 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] Are you satisfied with your K3?
I AM As my K3 operates today, it is the best receiver
I am doing cartwheels in my mind at work. That is how happy i am with my two
K3s. Totally stoked with them!!!
Keith
AK6ZZ
Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
On Dec 5, 2012, at 11:34 AM, k4...@aol.com wrote:
Ditto here too!
73,
Henry - K4TMC
K3/100 #98
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I get it. You HOLD the XMIT button on the K3 to tune the KAT500 and no need
to press TUNE on the KAT500 and then a button on the K3. You don't TAP the
ATU TUNE button when in BYPASS mode with the ATU installed (if using the
KAT500) because nothing happens except the screen reminds that you are in
When you HOLD the NF button you get an adjustment feature which changes the
properties of the NF with a cryptic nomenclature, e.g.
F1-1
F1-2
Is there some meaning that can be assigned to these two digit codes? The
first digit appears to be in the range [1..8] and the second digit appears
to be
If anyone is using a very narrow filter for JT9 please tell us how it works
for you in that mode. I think more than a few of us are exploring this new
mode Joe has brought out.
Fred/N0AZZ
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Bill
Win7 is not the problem. I have found it is usually operator malfunction
in my case 8)
Fred/N0AZZ
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Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 1:25 PM
To:
On Wednesday Smith used a Straight-Key to send:
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If anyone is using a very narrow filter for JT9 please tell us how it works
for you in that mode. I think more than a few of us are exploring this new
mode Joe has brought out.
I used it on about 15 contacts
Anyone aware of any upcoming specials from Lulu on Cady's K3 book?
Jim Bob Buckeye
AKA
Jim Leder
K8CXM since 1961
IBM retiree since 1999
There are 10 types of people in this world -- those who understand binary
and those who don't.
And after the KAT500 has learned enough (happens over time), remembering to
transmit a short taste of RF (TUNE or a few dits) to the KAT500 when
changing band segments (CW-Fone portions) so the KAT500 can adjust. This is
really important the lower the band.
Only the BAND information is sent to
Appreciate all the responses, but let's end the thread before we all get
in trouble.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 12/5/2012 12:22 PM, someone wrote:
He is not just slow. He is EXTREMELY slow.
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You should be able to get a 20% discount with the coupon code DECBOOKS12
(expires end of the year).
73, Matt VK2RQ
On 06/12/2012, at 6:59 AM, k8...@fuse.net wrote:
Anyone aware of any upcoming specials from Lulu on Cady's K3 book?
Jim Bob Buckeye
AKA
Jim Leder
I AM As my K3 operates today, it is the best receiver I have ever used -
and the list is over fifty years long
Me too, over a similar time period.
I was uncertain until I did the DSP upgrade, and installed 4.51.
So I just sold my 'backup' FT-1k Mk.V.
And my Super-Cmos III keyer from
Hi all,
I received my K3 kit yesterday and am setting up to start assembly. I bought an
ESD mat and a wrist band. I was wondering what I should connect the alligator
clip from the wrist band to, for best protection?
Thanks,
Jay (KD6AMA)
As requested, here is the You tube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8ODI8fAU_k
73
De AE6RH
Ron Midwin
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I'm selling my K2/10, SN 01825, which has the following add-ons:
KSB2 SSB Option
K160RX - 160 Meter option
KAT2 20 W Internal ATU
It has a type A board, but with the following upgrades:
E850138 Temperature Compensated PLL Reference Upgrade
BFOMDKT BFO Toroid PLL Ref Osc Xtal Upgrade
KSB2MDKT PSK
Bob
WSJT-9 was devolved to be used for 30m and down, low bands only and best on
80/160m was never meant for the higher bands like20m.
Fred/N0AZZ
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Sent: Wednesday,
The book had been ordered, and the code worked perfect! Thanks Matt!
73 ...
Jim K8CXM
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Jay most have a snap on them that snaps to the one on the mat like it. Then
the mat attaches to the ground.
Fred/N0AZZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jay Krishna
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 3:34 PM
I connect mine to my station ground... If there is zero lightning!
Sent, as to how? Who cares!
On Dec 5, 2012, at 3:04 PM, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote:
Jay most have a snap on them that snaps to the one on the mat like it. Then
the mat attaches to the ground.
Fred/N0AZZ
The important thing is that you and the device you are working on are at the
same potential (voltage). When you place the device on the anti-static mat,
it will be at the mat potential. So you should connect your wrist strap to
the mat. Most wrist straps have a snap that connects to a matching
Hi Paul, I used the normal Lulu link for this book:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/fred-cady/the-elecraft-k3-design-configuration-and-operation-2nd-edition/paperback/product-20554185.html
No problem here, but you may be right about being Canadian.
73 ... Jim
Phil,
Connection to the AC ground should be adequate and safe - if a
receptacle is properly grounded, remove the screw in the center of the
cover plate and attach a terminal lug there.
If your station ground is connected by a heavy guage wire to the Utility
Entry ground point, then I will
Thanks Don... Yes indeed...all my grounds are connected to each other via big
fat ass cables.
Sent, as to how? Who cares!
On Dec 5, 2012, at 4:22 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Phil,
Connection to the AC ground should be adequate and safe - if a receptacle is
properly
On 12/5/2012 7:05 PM, k8...@fuse.net wrote:
Hi Paul, I used the normal Lulu link for this book:
http://www.lulu.com/shop/fred-cady/the-elecraft-k3-design-configuration-and-operation-2nd-edition/paperback/product-20554185.html
No problem here, but you may be right about being Canadian.
73
Hello all,
I have posted the new edition of The Elecraft K3: Design,
Configuration, and Operation Second Edition up on Lulu. I understand
there is a 20% discount code for December: DECBOOKS12
There aren't many significant changes in the second edition compared to
the first edition. The errata in
Since it has an alligator clip, connect it to the mains safety ground. Also
connect the mat to the same ground.
DO NOT attach the alligator clip to the edge of the mat. If there's a
terminal for the ground, fine, but the resistance of most mats is too high
to simply clamp an alligator clip onto
The rest of that sentence is important. It reads.
You can prevent automatic tuning by selecting the MAN (manual) mode. In
MAN, the KAT500 will automatically choose a new tuner setting based on the
band and antenna selected, but you must tap TUNE and then apply RF power to
initiate a tuning
Completely satisfied here. More radio than I can use by far. Can't imagine
investigating another buy.
On 12/5/2012 19:25, Bill Clarke wrote:
I AM As my K3 operates today, it is the best receiver I have ever used -
and the
list is over fifty years long. The settings I use were posted here
Listed my K1 on E-bay Fri. evening. Sold in couple of hours. Order KX3
Sat. Receive Wed. noon. Thank you Elecraft! Plugged in power, headphones,
paddle, and connect ant. Set to 40 meters. Hit tune. Call cq and make 3
contacts
in a row all gud reports. Gonna love this lil rig. Maybe now I
I will second your motion.
My K3 is a solid performer after a bit over two years of near daily use
including phone and CW along with a smattering of digital modes. I have
yet to add the sub receiver since adding the P3 a bit over a year ago.
Having the visual element just hasn't gotten old.
I've been unsuccessful in getting the CW String Selections working under the
Settings/Transmit/CW Setup menu within the N3FJP logging program to work with
my K3 XCVR. Any help would be most appreciated. Please contact me off line so
that bandwidth on the reflector will not be wasted. Thanks,
Short answer: Yes, it is my Dream Machine.
Having owned a K2 since 2003 or so, I put in an order for K3 #24 while
Elecraft was in Visalia, 2007 (April or May). K3/10 #24, as a kit,
arrived in October, 2007. As far as I know #24 was the first or
second kit off the line.
I worked CQ WW using SSB
Jim, were you able to get it working?
On Dec 5, 2012 9:34 AM, Stan Gibbs s...@ajaxsoftware.com wrote:
Did you cycle power after enabling the ATU?
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Hi All,
Obviously most of the responders here are either K3 owners, or K3 potential
owners, who have experienced the quality of this radio. So, am I totally
satisfied? No! Am I reasonably satisfied? Absolutely!
The K3 is a wonderful radio, and something all of us who own one can be very
Hi All,
What a lot of folks don't realize is that a great many of the amateur radio
suppliers, and especially the QRP type suppliers, are one man operations!
As such, they don't have a particularly organized and sophisticated ordering
and shipping process. Accordingly, if you are in a
This may sound harsh but it seems to me that any company (no matter how
small) that is unable to deliver products in a reasonable amount of time
and is unwilling to respond in a reasonable amount of time to emails or
phone calls does not deserve to be in business ... period. In my
opinion
Good Evening,
Conditions for both nets were rather poor on Sunday. Only today has
propagation improved enough to have a decent sked. I may need to move
the forty meter net earlier to follow the sun. From dusk to about an
hour later the band is open from here further to the east. Any
Seriously? Asking this qustion of the K3 Reflector is like asking a drug
addict if he likes drugs... or a drunk if he likes booze... I suppose that
is as obvious as the question is.
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch
Staunton, Illinois
I am having trouble getting a reasonably low SWR on the 80-meter band with the
KAT500. Maybe someone can help by confirming that this is the best I should
expect or maybe give me hints to see if something better is achievable.
On the frequency 3.569 MHz I regular operate each evening on a CW
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