[Elecraft] AF1 Audio Filter Question

Just completed building an (external) AF1 audio filter mini module (Rev A board that required the cutting of a solder trace on the AF input and the addition of a jumper on the AF output). Works great except, I've noticed two things I'm curious about: 1. With stereo headphones plugged in, one

Re: [Elecraft] Is it Competition

If the TS-990 was meant to be completive it really missed the mark in performance and price. With many radios coming in ahead of it in both, only first it has garnered was amount of knobs and buttons 8). 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amps

[Elecraft] KX3 CAT control fails via KXPA100

My KXPA100 arrived yesterday. It's a great amp and very easy to setup and use. I have one unexpected issue though. Set up is PC connected via KUSB to the KXPA100, KXPA100 connected by KXPACBL to the KX3, and latest firmware on both. When PA Mode is set to on, Amateur Contact log cannot read or

Re: [Elecraft] AF1 Audio Filter Question

Paul, If you look at the schematic, you should see that the output jack is a stereo type with both channels connected together. That means your stereo headphones should receive the same signal in both channels. Try turning the phones backwards and see if the louder channel reverses - if it

[Elecraft] KX3 FS with 2 meter transverter

I am selling my KX3 and Down East Microwave 25 watt 2 meter transverter. KX3 s/n 1165 with all internal options: KXFL3 roofing filter, KXAT3 autotuner, KXPD3 paddle, KXBC3 battery charger. Including KXSER cable, KX3PCKT cable set Including MH3 microphone Including 3 single band MFJ antennas

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Nixie clock

still have a digital clock I put together from a kit that I bought at Dayton probably in the late 70s from OptoElectronics, it just keeps turning over the digits on my desk every day. probably last longer than I will. 73 Al ve3gam - Original Message - From: Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Micrometer II help

On Dec 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Still no luck at all. The two jumpers are set as follows: First, stick with it, once you get it working you will LOVE the mkII, its a great in interface! Joe has always given me excellent help with my issues. I first used

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CAT control fails via KXPA100

Hi Jim, We'll look into this right away. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 28, 2013, at 3:57 AM, Jim Kutsch, KY2D jimkut...@yahoo.com wrote: My KXPA100 arrived yesterday. It's a great amp and very easy to setup and use. I have one unexpected issue though. Set up is PC connected via KUSB to the

[Elecraft] KRX3, KXV3A, IF-out

Hi, Just about to throw the switch on a KRX3 order. Going over the manuals I see no way to attach the IF-out of the KXV3A to the sub-receiver. It seems natural to use the panadapter on the sub to watch other bands while working with the main rx. Am I missing something, or must the IF-out

[Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

Has this link been changed? When I try to use it my browser just keeps timing out. Thanks. Jim Robbins N1JR Link:http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

Works for me Joe WB2SSB -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Robbins Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 12:16 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed? Has this link

[Elecraft] Combiner for 2 or 3 KPA-500's

This may be a neat way to increase power over time. Start with one KPA-500 and work your way to 2 or 3. Not sure what the cost would be. I am really enjoying my KPA-500, a KPA-500x2 or KPA-500x3 would be really neat. What do you think Eric/Wayne? Rich - N5ZC

[Elecraft] OT: For Sale: Re-furbished HAL DKB-2010 CW/RTTY Keyboard Keyer

I have for sale a HAL Communications CW/RTTY Keyboard Keyer with the add/on 64/128 key extended memory option. This unit was manufactured in the early to mid 1970's and was one of the more expensive keyboard keyers of it's day. Factory assembled ones cost $799 without the extended memory

[Elecraft] K3 Programming question

How do I put the K3 in AI2 or AI3 mode? I only see NORM and 1 as choices in the config menu for AUTOINF. I am running the latest firmware (MCU 4.67), if that matters. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Programming-question-tp7582161.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CAT control fails via KXPA100

Dick, Wayne, Many thanks. Thanks to Dick's explanation below, the Problem is solved. Amateur Contact Log now reads and controls the KX3 regardless of PA Mode on/off. The solution was to manually set the KX3 baud rate to 38.4 and set AC log to that as well. Previously, AC Log and the KX3 were

Re: [Elecraft] Combiner for 2 or 3 KPA-500's

Google Acom splitter I do not endorse the product, nor the use of 6KW for amateur purposes, but it may meet your use case 73, Tom W2SC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Thorne Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programming question

It's in the K3 programmer's reference. From the K3 Utility, command tester, enter AIn; where n is 0, 1, 2, or 3. Don't enter the quotes, do enter the semicolon. AI; is a query, it should respond with AI0; or AI1;, etc. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] 144XV construction experience?

I have preamps on multiple VHF and UHF antennas on the same tower mast. All preamps are powered off together by a master sequencer so if I transmit on one band all others are off. The TR relays also are switched at the same time disconnecting all preamps from their antennas when any one band

[Elecraft] OT: For Sale: Re-furbished HAL DKB-2010 CW/RTTY Keyboard Keyer

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[Elecraft] K3-DXLabs-LP-Bridge AI command question

Rig is a K3. Computer is running WIn7 Pro 64-bit, AMD 4.0 Ghz, 32gig ram, real Serial port, not usb to serial. LP-Bridge is set to 200ms polling rate, DXLabs Commander is set to 300ms polling rate. Having just read K6KR's reply to Barry about the AI command (quoted below) I wonder if this may

[Elecraft] Tokyo High Power bankrupt

It seems that Tokyo High Power is (or will soon be) no longer: http://www.hamradio.com/news.cfm This is unfortunate news for those folks who spent anywhere from $3 to $6K on amps that now have no warranty. This also makes me appreciate Elecraft's support even more... 73, Scott, N9AA

Re: [Elecraft] AF1 Audio Filter Question

Hi, Don. I thought to swap the headphones around to see if it might be my hearing in one ear; the reduced output swapped to the other ear. Will check using other sound sources to see if it might be the phones themselves. What's confusing me a bit is the distortion that's introduced by

Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

Good luck finding an answer - I asked and was quickly told it works for me by someone. It is not working here - neither on my Windows machines or Linux machine. Used to work - until a few days ago - then nothing. I sent an email to Elecraft - no reply. Oh well, my K-Line is working well for

Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

It is working on my patch of the 'net. Usually when some can get the site, and some not, DNS servers are often the culprit - not updated yet, still being updated, etc. Give it a day or two and you should have it working for you as it is for me here in Northern CA. - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG,

Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

Just tested it here and the link works on my iPhone. In general if the link fails for some the problem is not with the site. It's more likely a temporary internet routing problem. Note that both the mail-archive and Nabble archives are run by independent outside parties and not by us. 73

[Elecraft] Sure am glad I bought the KPA500

It seems that Tokyo Hy-Power has gone bankrupt: This information according to HRO's news release, which can be seen at: http://www.hamradio.com/news.cfm __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] (no subject)

Steve, Although the KRX3 provides no external connection to the 1st IF, I have made a modification to do so (very easily). Details are on my website at: http://www.kl7uw.com/LINRAD.htm This webpage deals with making an adaptive receiver using the K3 wit KRX3. Scroll down the page to the

[Elecraft] K3 Tune power issue on 15M only.

Hello Elecrafters, I have been spending some quality time tuning my vertical and getting the bands closer to resonance today. I have gone into the Config Menu and specified Tune Power to 10 W. All bands, 80-6 obey the setting BUT 15M, no matter what setting 10, 25, 50, 100W, or NOR, it shows

[Elecraft] FS K2/10

I have a nice K2/10 loaded with options For Sale. If interested contact me direct  73! Tomy Ivan KF7GC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] FS: Factory KX3 w/options

Bought a new rig so this must go. KX3 serial number 4691 factory built about 6 months old. Has the following with it. ATU Pass band filters Battery charger/clock Hand mic Power cord Accessory cable kit All manualsPaperwork and factory box Nifty KX3 stand Nifty KX3 manual I'll sell it for $1195

[Elecraft] FW: Combiner for 2 or 3 KPA-500's

I tried it... works fine. You can buy adequate input and output combiners from Communication Concepts. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From:

[Elecraft] Newest Fred Cady book

Fred is working on a new book the the KPA500 and KAT500 - anyone know when this will be coming out? Thanks, Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] S79 call + KX3

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Tune power issue on 15M only.

Hello, More info. I have checked the decimal point per one suggestion. I also now noticed that running JT65 on 15M, it claims 100 watts (full power) even if I set the power of the KPA3 to 15 watts. If I disable the KPA3 and run the K3 at 10W is shows 10W. Looks like a PA problem of some kind.

Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Tune power issue on 15M only.

After re-loading the firmware twice and restoring my factory settings, all is right with the K3. Still a strange thing. I guess all troubleshooting starts with a firmware reload (or two) HI. Thanks Rick Bates for the input. 73 /randy On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 3:23 PM, Rick Bates

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Tune power issue on 15M only.

It looks like I spoke too soon. As soon as I got all settings redone, it went back into full power mode no matter what setting I chose from (13W-100) so I ran the transmitter gain Calibration at both 5W and 50W. Sure enough, it failed on 15M with the following: 5 watt calibration succeeded SWR

[Elecraft] [KX3] Has anyone used their KX3 with one of the SCS Pactor controllers?

If you have, what kind of success did you have working with it at 10 watts? What kind (if any) of audio circuit did you use to interface the audio to/from the rig.straight cables or something with some kind of filtering/matching? Thanks, Carlton K2CMH

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Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Tune power issue on 15M only.

Good evening Dick, Calibration did succeed on 17M and output is FB-no issues. I have contacted support but thought I would continue to ask for help here. 73 K5RHD /randy On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 5:28 PM, Dick Dievendorff d...@elecraft.com wrote: I'd contact K3 support. There are

Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html The link has remained unchanged for a very long time on my desktop. May be a problem with ISP - that is the only thing that would explain why some get it and others do not. At this time, I get no mail-archive pages at all.

Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

Try this link: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/ http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/ The original link works fine but the above is better formatted. Worst case, go to http://www.mail-archive.com http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/ and

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Has anyone used their KX3 with one of the SCS Pactor controllers?

Hi Carlton, The KX3 has been confirmed to work with the SCS Pactor modems. Contact Farallon Electronics as I understand they are planning to offer a pre-built cable for the the SCS modems for the KX3. This is the US distributor for SCS modems in the US. Cheers, David -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] 2m Module

I am sure the Elecraft crew is working within the resources and limitations that they have. We will hear more as more information becomes available. I, too, have been waiting for the 2m module. That will make my backpacking radio set up complete. However, I'll stay patient in waiting. Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Tune power issue on 15M only.

Tx Gain Calibrations must be performed - a pass - at the 5W level before proceeding to the 50W level. If the Tx Gain Cal failed at the 5W level on one or more bands, odds are one of the output or the driver devices are failing. Re-run the 5W Tx Gain Cal, copy the results to an email and send it

[Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter alarm function doesn't activate on hogh SWR

Hello folks, I sent this to Support, but they are probably resting up until Monday, so I thought I would ask here. Has anyone had this problem with the W2 wattmeter? I just assembled my unit. It seems to work correctly except that I can't enable the alarm function. 1. When I turn the W2

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Has anyone used their KX3 with one of the SCS Pactor controllers?

Carlton, I have an SCS PTC II which I have used for WinLink using another rig other than my KX3. I run about 15 Watts when I do that. I have been quite successful connecting to WinLink stations using both pactor I and II. I also have a SignaLink USB. I went ahead and ordered the cable to go

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Evening, The weather has been pleasant this Christmas week. Not warm enough to open the windows but the sun made things feel very nice. Normally it is quite wet this time of year but the torrential rains have yet to arrive. Maybe later. Now that the days are growing longer

[Elecraft] Fred Cady (KE7X) books 40% off til 12/31 via Lulu

I just received KE7X's 2nd edition K3 book for 40% off from Lulu.com. The coupon expires 12/31/13 http://www.coupons.com/coupon-codes/lulu/ This book lists for $44 w/shipping, but I got it for $28. I ordered it on 12/21, and received it on 12/27. I have no affiliation with Fred or Lulu

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Has anyone used their KX3 with one of the SCS Pactor controllers?

Barry, Thanks for the reply.How would you compare the throughput of Pactor vs Winmor. I know on paper Pactor iii is quite a bit faster, but since you have experience with both of them, I was wondering what you observations in real life were in terms of ability to work in bad

Re: [Elecraft] Has this link been changed?

On 12/28/2013 5:16 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html The link has remained unchanged for a very long time on my desktop. May be a problem with ISP - that is the only thing that would explain why some get it and others do not. The link on

Re: [Elecraft] K3-DXLabs-LP-Bridge AI command question

The AI boxes in LP-Bridge have nothing to do with the AI mode of the K3. These are used to simulate AI modes for apps connected to each virtual port. LP-Bridge forces the K3 into AI2 mode all the time. With many apps trying to control the rig, it would be a mess to let each one try to change

Re: [Elecraft] Newest Fred Cady book

Hello Bill and all, Very soon, I hope. I'm still working on some details of some upcoming changes. Thanks and please be patient. This book will have a ton of information on the KPA500 and KAT500. 73 and happy new year. Fred KE7X -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] Is it Competition

To be brief...I owned my first K3/P3 together with a KW TS-590. I preferred the K3 for weak CW in my city QRN, but decided to leave Elecraft until their products matured. The 590 is nice, and while it has a few warts, works ok for me. Four years later...I bought and tested for almost a month a

Re: [Elecraft] 2m Module

On Dec 28, 2013, at 5:42 PM, Steve KC8QVO kc8...@yahoo.com wrote: On a side note, I looked through the FAQ page on the 2m module and see that it looks like they have opened up the receive range to include the weather band, at however degraded the performance becomes. If that is true - THANKS

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement

The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (12/29/13) at 1800z on 14.3035 MHz. I will be net control from western Oregon. See you there. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX3 has been sold.

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Re: [Elecraft] Fred Cady (KE7X) books 40% off til 12/31 via Lulu

Thanks for the heads up Keith, I picked up the K3 and KX3 books for $51.44 total including shipping. Rob NV5E From: kb9...@wi.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:28:29 -0600 Subject: [Elecraft] Fred Cady (KE7X) books 40% off til 12/31 via Lulu I just received

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SDR transmitter issues?

Hi all, With regard to SM5BSZ's SDR wideband-noise performance table (http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus313.pdf): The reason the K3 has excellent wideband transmit noise suppression is that it is a down-conversion superhet with a very clean synthesizer and transmit chain. This was

Re: [Elecraft] K3-DXLabs-LP-Bridge AI command question

Well since I tried to cover all my bases and ask this on 3 different reflectors, in the hopes I might get an answer I could use, I'll sum up the results and post them now. First, thanks to all who responded to my questions. Second I'm not trying to bash LP-Bridge, only find a fix for my

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Has anyone used their KX3 with one of the SCS Pactor controllers?

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[Elecraft] XG50 3D Printed Case

I got a 3D printer a month ago and am loving making stuff for all the various ham projects. I built one for my XG50 and it turned out great. I can share the stencil if anyone wants but its nothing special really. CAD model: http://i.imgur.com/Trgkq0e.png Printed: