[Elecraft] K3 - Transmit signal monitor display on my P3 - show location when split

2014-04-18 Thread Jim Miller
I want my signal to show me on my P3 where I am transmitting split. 73, Jim KG0KP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only

2014-04-18 Thread Bob KD7YZ
On 4/17/2014 22:53, Nr4c wrote: Well it's out of league. that's also how I feel. Waa over my head. Are you sure the mode is either DATA A or FSK D? Not sure where I find a Mode named FSK D on the K3. -- Bob KD7YZ AMSAT LM 0901 http://www.qrz.com/db/KD7YZ www.denstarfarm.us/LGD

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only

2014-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, DATA A, AFSK A, PSK D, and FSK D are data submodes. Set the mode to DATA, then hold the DATA MD button and the current data submode will be displayed. Rotate VFO B to change it. See the K3 manual page 31 - Data Mode Selection. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/18/2014 7:29 AM, Bob KD7YZ wrote: Not

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

2014-04-18 Thread Ian Kahn - Ham
Slava, Congrats on the P3. I love mine with the P3SVGA board installed. Not only can I find and work the pile-ups, I can also easily show visitors to my shack what band conditions look like and where the big signals are, using the external monitor. I also have a W2. I will share, from my

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only

2014-04-18 Thread Bob KD7YZ
On 4/17/2014 23:02, Don Wilhelm wrote: Bob, Does the same thing happen if you operate into a dummy load? Ah Don W. , Perfect as ever! I put the Dummy-Load onto KAT500 ANT#3 and stepped through the bands, initiating a Tune on each. Then I transmitted Tx-Data mode and was able to get the 50

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Transmit signal monitor display on my P3 - show location when split

2014-04-18 Thread Nr4c
When split, the band-pass indicator for VFO B turns red. What more could you ask? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Apr 18, 2014, at 7:15 AM, Jim Miller jimmil...@stl-online.net wrote: I want my signal to show me on my P3 where I am transmitting split. 73, Jim KG0KP

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only

2014-04-18 Thread Nr4c
It's a sub-mode of DATA mode. Press and hold the AFX button to show digital sub-modes in VFO B portion of display. Rotate VFO B knob to change mode. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Apr 18, 2014, at 7:29 AM, Bob KD7YZ kd...@denstarfarm.us wrote: On 4/17/2014 22:53, Nr4c wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only

2014-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, The best current mode chokes I know about are the ones you can make yourself - featured in Jim Brown's K9YC Tutorial on RFI. See http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf See page 29 for some photos. You can get the FT240-31 toroid cores from Diz at http://www.partsandkits.com/ You may

[Elecraft] KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100 Combination

2014-04-18 Thread Ruchan Ozatay
Hi Wayne, I have one question. Is it possible to use KX3 + PX3 combination together with KXPA100? I have ordered one PX3 already. 73 Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100 Combination

2014-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ruchan, I am not Wayne, but I can answer that with a YES. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/18/2014 8:34 AM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote: Hi Wayne, I have one question. Is it possible to use KX3 + PX3 combination together with KXPA100?

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

2014-04-18 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
What are these red LEDs that are flashing inside my new P3? It's been proven that the guys at Elecraft are using alien technology in their products. In the recent words of a famous personality in DC: You don't want to go there buddy! 73' Charlie k3ICH

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

2014-04-18 Thread Slava Baytalskiy
I see. Well, that's what i pretty much figured: it must be the flux capacitor that is flashing, right? Does it need a firmware update? Slava B W2RMS On Apr 18, 2014, at 8:46 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com wrote: What are these red LEDs that are flashing inside my new P3? It's

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

2014-04-18 Thread Ian Kahn
Slava, Congrats on the P3. I love mine with the P3SVGA board installed. Not only can I find and work the pile-ups, I can also easily show visitors to my shack what band conditions look like and where the big signals are, using the external monitor. I also have a W2. I will share, from my

Re: [Elecraft] K3 First Impressions

2014-04-18 Thread David Cole
HI, Yes, Almost all CW operations. The K3 rx is quiet, and as such makes even SSB operation nice... The thing is a dream on CW. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for

[Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 rave

2014-04-18 Thread John Shadle
Possibly the best option for the K3 (beyond a good set of filters) has to be the KRX3 sub receiver, in my opinion. I have found this especially helpful in quickly and easily finding the worked station for split operations. With all of the W1AW/x operations this year--most of them running

[Elecraft] Low output using K3 FLDigi

2014-04-18 Thread Randy
Need some help. I have made several PSK, RTTY, MFSK and Domino contacts using FLDigi but I am only able to get about 18 watts of output out of the K3 even though the K3 is set to 100 watts. My set up is a K3, MicroKeyerII and FLDigi(3.21.81). The K3 is set to Data A, FLDigi is configured

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 rave

2014-04-18 Thread Richard Thorne
When I purchased my K3 I also ordered the sub receiver, all was good. Then I ordered a P3 recently. What a lethal combination for working split operation dxpeditions. The sub receiver is absolutely great, the P3 add's the visual side of things and makes it even better. If I could have only

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Transmit signal monitor display on my P3 - show location when split

2014-04-18 Thread Brian Hunt
If you are split only a 100 Hz or so the red line will hide behind the green. If you are split too far the red line may be off the edge of the screen. Otherwise it should be there. I'm not aware of an option to turn it off/on. The P3 has revolutionized the way I work in a pileup! 73, Brian,

Re: [Elecraft] Low output using K3 FLDigi

2014-04-18 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Windows maintains a separate output level for *every program*. Open Windows Volume Mixer, select the Headset Earphone (microHAM CODEC) output, place fldigi into transmit (generating audio) and adjust the slider marked fldigi-AA8R to drive the K3 to 4-5 bars of ALC. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On

[Elecraft] K3 - second receiver for split ?

2014-04-18 Thread Jim Miller
I had just noticed those lines but didn't think they were necessarily the transmit freq as I was in CW and the line wasn't at 600 as I would have expected. Figured it was new for something but did not further research them at the time. I had my width wide to see the pileup and with it in the

[Elecraft] Fwd: K2 knob replacement

2014-04-18 Thread AC6JA
I've purchased knobs for my K2, K3, and KX3 from _www.73cnc.com_ (http://www.73cnc.com/) . They even modified a K2 knob to fit my K3 VFO B shaft. Much better than the smaller VFO B knob! And all my knobs have the ball bearing spinner dimples. No

[Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 rave

2014-04-18 Thread Johnny Siu
Perhaps, I would like to share some experience. I set VFO AB 'LINK' and use both main and sub receivers receiving the same frequency.  Even both receivers are using the same 'main' antenna, I notice a much earier copying of the signal.  By turning and balancing the outer and inner knob of the

Re: [Elecraft] Low output using K3 FLDigi

2014-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Randy, I suspect that you are not driving the audio sufficiently. You would first set the K3 to DATA A mode. Connect the MicroKeyer II to the K3 line in and line out jacks in the rear. Then consult the MicroKeyer manual to be sure you have it configured for Line level output (I believe the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - second receiver for split ?

2014-04-18 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Jim, We see a lot of similar questions on the reflector. Self experimentation is probably the best method for you to fully understand the use of the P3 with respect to VFO B and split operation. Just remember the three cursor colors. VFO-A is green. VFO-B is magenta. When you are transmitting

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Error message ERR I01

2014-04-18 Thread Robert Mccormack
Early model (#321) displays ERR I01, indicating MISO line stuck low (asserted). I can't find any reference to 'MISO line' in the manual.   Any help would be much appreciated. 73, Ken ZL1AIH From: elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only

2014-04-18 Thread Bob KD7YZ
On 4/18/2014 07:42, Don Wilhelm wrote: Bob, DATA A, AFSK A, PSK D, and FSK D are data submodes. I am in Data-A -- Bob KD7YZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Error message ERR I01

2014-04-18 Thread Sam Morgan
wikipedia says MISO is a bus logic signal MISO : Master Input, Slave Output (output from slave). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Peripheral_Interface_Bus now what that means to your situation someone else will have to tell you, I'm clueless. Is this happening when you are trying a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only

2014-04-18 Thread Bob KD7YZ
On 4/18/2014 08:25, Don Wilhelm wrote: You may want to put them at the antenna feedpoint, If your feedline runs away from the antenna perpendicular to the radiator for at least 1/4 wavelength, Kinda seen in the picture I put, at the bottom of others, on QRZ (link below). 450-ohm line

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

2014-04-18 Thread Jim Brown
On 4/17/2014 9:29 PM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: Its no LP-Pan/NaP3, i tell you that The P3 is QUITE powerful once you set up the buttons and learn how to use it. As with most gear, RTFM is a great start. :) First, always use averaging mode, with long averaging times, and set the screen so

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reduced PWR in Data Mode on 10m only

2014-04-18 Thread Jim Brown
On 4/18/2014 5:25 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: You can get the FT240-31 toroid cores from Diz at http://www.partsandkits.com/ This is a pretty expensive way to buy them -- even the 10 piece price is double his cost. If you need these parts (and most of us do), you might try to organize a group

[Elecraft] Rose is almost back (:-)

2014-04-18 Thread Rose
Some of you are aware that l've been dealing with medical issues for several weeks. I'm back home from the hospital and slowly getting back to work. (:-) I received kind messages from many of you wishing me a speedy recovery. Thank you! I've asked Elecraft for the loan of an empty PX3 cabinet

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - second receiver for split ?

2014-04-18 Thread Cady, Fred
Hi Jim, In answer to your question: I am new at split. Can I run split using my second receiver for the transmit freq?? Then narrow the receive width on the transmit frequency vfo so the line would be where it belongs??? Thanks, 73, Jim KG0KP Yes. When you are in Split, the VFO B

[Elecraft] Rose is almost back (:-)

2014-04-18 Thread Rose
On Apr 18, 2014 12:19 PM, Rose elecraftcov...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 18, 2014 12:17 PM, Rose elecraftcov...@gmail.com wrote: Some of you are aware that l've been dealing with medical issues for several weeks. I'm back home from the hospital and slowly getting back to work. (:-) I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100 Combination

2014-04-18 Thread Wayne Burdick
Yes. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 18, 2014, at 5:34 AM, Ruchan Ozatay roza...@outlook.com.tr wrote: Hi Wayne, I have one question. Is it possible to use KX3 + PX3 combination together with KXPA100? I have ordered one PX3 already. 73 Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH

[Elecraft] [K3] spurious carriers in vhf

2014-04-18 Thread Pierfrancesco Caci
Hello, playing around with the new P3 and K144XV, I've realized that I have many carriers spaced roughly 30 kHz, which are also audible in the K3 (so probably not a bad K3-P3 coax). See the top screenshot in this image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t29sf9bwfpedspa/vhf-carriers.png When I move the

[Elecraft] Fw: Re:

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[Elecraft] Fw: Re: n2zdb

2014-04-18 Thread Richard
The indicated site was blocked as a fraudulous attempt! Beware! Probably not really N2ZDB,,, 73 Richard - HB9ANM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: n2zdb

2014-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
My personal rule for safer computing - Never click on an email that contains only a link. It does not matter who sent it - be safe, it's a jungle out there. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/18/2014 4:21 PM, Richard wrote: The indicated site was blocked as a fraudulous attempt! Beware! Probably not really

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: n2zdb

2014-04-18 Thread Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz)
Chances are good, since it is a PHP site, that the rather porous security of PHP has been exploited, and they are using the site to deliver root kits.   A nasty.  That's assuming it isn't just a click by shooting that took over his email. KK4QDZ - Now with Extra Class Priv's, and a tiny KX3 to

[Elecraft] P3 or K3 oddity

2014-04-18 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
On 6m I notice a noise source just above or to the right of my vfo frequency. The noise moves with the vfo. The peak is almost S2. It traces an nice blue line. Anyone know what this might be? I don't see this on any other band. -- Mike W0MU

Re: [Elecraft] Low output using K3 FLDigi

2014-04-18 Thread Reinaldo Leandro
Randy, I had a similar situation. After many tries and tests the problem was that the audio cables - although expensive - were of bad quality. Just using another set I was able to have the full output. 73 Reinaldo, YV5AM On 4/18/2014 10:21 AM, Randy wrote: Need some help. I have made several

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

2014-04-18 Thread Fred Jensen
Well, for what it's worth: I've had my P3 for about a year now, and I've found that how one operates it is highly personal and takes some time. Function Keys: Mine are all SPAN selections, 4 [for looking at a single signal's spectrum, 20 [almost always my choice for CW], 50 [CW/RTTY in

[Elecraft] P3 or K3 oddity

2014-04-18 Thread Johnny Siu
I want to know the answer as well because I notice the same as yours.   73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2014年04月19日 (週六) 5:15 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] P3 or K3 oddity On 6m I notice a

Re: [Elecraft] P3 or K3 oddity

2014-04-18 Thread Jim Brown
Mike and Johnny, In CW mode, set the P3 for the narrowest Span (2 kHz), then use the cursor to find the difference in frequency between the VFO and the spurious signal. That will be the clue as to its source. 73, Jim K9YC On 6m I notice a noise source just above or to the right of my vfo

Re: [Elecraft] P3 or K3 oddity

2014-04-18 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
The peak is about 2khz away. Mike W0MU On 4/18/2014 5:15 PM, Jim Brown wrote: Mike and Johnny, In CW mode, set the P3 for the narrowest Span (2 kHz), then use the cursor to find the difference in frequency between the VFO and the spurious signal. That will be the clue as to its source.

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

2014-04-18 Thread Slava Baytalskiy
Thanks for everyone's input on their P3 usage patterns! Very helpful. Just read the manual cover to cover (again) and set my new P3 up to what seems to be good for now. You know what would be a good addition to the firmware? I think it would be nice if the last used FN button would be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - second receiver for split ?

2014-04-18 Thread Martin Kratoska
I use a macro based on ZL2IFB's suggestions: RT0;XT0;FR0;DV0;BW0040;SWT13;SWT13;UP4;SB1;BW0100;MN111;MP002;MN255; It is assigned to PF1 (RIT button), you can do the job with K3 utils. It copies the actual frequency to VFO B, moves the VFO 1 UP, sets on the corresponding filters. Now you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - second receiver for split ?

2014-04-18 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Check the K3 manual there are some good button programs included like up 2 up 5 and cleanup which will take you out of split. Mike W0MU On 4/18/2014 8:01 PM, Martin Kratoska wrote: I use a macro based on ZL2IFB's suggestions:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Transmit signal monitor display on my P3 - show location when split

2014-04-18 Thread Bill Frantz
On 4/18/14 at 5:10 AM, n...@widomaker.com (Nr4c) wrote: When split, the band-pass indicator for VFO B turns red. What more could you ask? Well, having operated at least once not split when I thought I was split because I didn't notice the difference between magenta and red, having the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 or K3 oddity

2014-04-18 Thread Scott Manthe
What do you know, teasers have made their way to the list... 73, Scott, N9AA On 4/18/14 7:15 PM, Jim Brown wrote: Mike and Johnny, In CW mode, set the P3 for the narrowest Span (2 kHz), then use the cursor to find the difference in frequency between the VFO and the spurious signal. That

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU not inst

2014-04-18 Thread VaibhaV Sharma
On Apr 17, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Err .. KXPA100! On 4/17/14, 9:08 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: The obvious fix is to satisfy your KX3's craving by adding a KXPA3 :-) 73, Phil Aaaah! So you mean it is the KX3 that craves and not what is between the PTT