Ok, so if you were in the market for a new piece of Elecraft Technology (and
who isn't?) what would you get? A KXPA100 amp or the new PX3 Panadapter?
I've got my order in for hte Panadapter , but I'm wondering if I should
throw a few more dollars on it and get the amp. This way I could sell my
Hello Jim,
If you are not definitely going for 100w and also want to do some kit building
(firing up your soldering iron), Hardrock 50 small linear amplifier could be
another alternative. It will soon have an internal ATU inside the amplifier as
well. More information will be given in
A 4m module would be a very good reason for me to buy a KX3 - but it would be
even better if it was available for the K3.
Mike
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4 metres module for the KX3, yes please, that would be fantastic.
Simon
G0FCU.
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Wayne,
This is very interesting (and great) news. I shall take this opportunity to
express my interest in the 4m module, and have tipped off another local
amateur I know who also would be very keen for such a beastie.
Many thanks 73,
Iain M0PCB
A 4M frequency allocation for us here in the States would be even better.
Wayne- could you please fix THAT with a firmware update?
Bruce N1RX
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Jim,
The KX3's internal tuner will not do anything while you are using the
KXPA100. The tuner is bypassed when the amp is in use. For an antenna
tuner to do it's job, it must be positioned between the final amplifier
and the antenna feedline. Or, (even better) at the feed point of the antenna
I would like to know how the K3 and the KX3 generate SSB. Does the DSP
generate DSB which is then filtered by the IF crystal filter, or does the
DSP generate SSB which is then cleaned up by the IF filter.
K1LI
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I imagine he's referring to the optional tuner
inside the KXPA100.
As to the amp or the panadapter, unless Jim is an
always QRP op, I'd go for the KXPA100 -- with
ATU -- first.
But for my base operations I'd want the PX3
eventually.
Since the PX3 is not shipping until July (I've
read
I knew this was going to turn into why do you need all that audio gear
discussion.
Never mind. Thanks for your input.
I guess i'll just ask Eric or Wayne next Friday at Dayton.
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On May 9, 2014, at 8:23 PM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
Yes, Phil.
He asked if people with the KXPA100 used the tuner in the KX3 (Implying
that people used that instead of purchasing the KXAT100). I was trying to
explain why that is not possible (when the KXPA100 is in use).
Bruce
N1RX
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In the K3, the DSP generates an SSB signal at 15 kHz.
In the KX3, the DSP generates an I and Q stream which combines to create
SSB in the quadrature baseband-to-RF mixer.
73,
Lyle KK7P
I would like to know how the K3 and the KX3 generate SSB.
I *am* a SOTA guy, and I use my K2 almost exclusively. I'm giving
some thought to selling my KX1 setup just because I hardly ever use it
any more. I originally had the KPA100 and KAT100 for the K2 but finally
sold them when I realized the K2 had become my field radio.
The K2 is not the
Well, at least your expectations were met and you're not going away unsatisfied.
Wes N7WS
On 5/10/2014 7:50 AM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote:
I knew this was going to turn into why do you need all that audio gear
discussion.
Never mind. Thanks for your input.
I guess i'll just ask Eric or Wayne
I recently assembled a K1 noise blanker. It doesn't seem to reduce my power
line noise any. Any one have any suggestions or comments?
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With all due respect, you already received the answer here. Yes, you can
connect the Signal Link to the front panel mic connector. Just pad the audio
output of the SL to a mic level, instead of line level. Also, you won't be
able to get audio output from the K3 back to the SignalLink via that
Joel,
The K1 (and K2) noise blanker is designed to work on impulse noise -
those noises with a fast rise time like automotive ignition noise or
distant lightning clashes.
It will not eliminate slow rising noises like power line noise.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/10/2014 1:21 PM, Joel wrote:
I
The K3 Noise Blankers are very effective against line noise FYI with no
buckshoting off to the sides of your passband due to close by stations.
Most rigs I have used are not this good and are not worth having in
regards to the NB Toby K4NH
On 5/10/2014 2:27 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Joel,
Thanks for the replies. I wasn't aware that the internal KX3 tuner couldn't
be used so thanks for clearing that up.
I use my kx3 99% of the time from my office. Not much for hauling it out to
the seashore or mountain tops. Additionally, the extra $300.00 puts a cramp
in my plan. Another couple of
Hello out there! My husband Larry's KX3 has gotten stuck scanning on all
bands when in any mode except Data A for PSK.
He never intentionally started a scan - not sure how this happened.
Howard at Elecraft suggested reinstalling the original factory config file,
which I did, but it did not
This is just in case someone out there has misplaced trepidation.
Installation KBPF3 and KFL3A-6K was easy.
It took an hour making believe it was brain surgery.
In a pinch you can get a wrist strap (or even a static mat)
at radio shack.
You want good screwdrivers.
Read the instructions.
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Julie,
Did you do a Parameter Initialization (EEINIT) before loading the
factory config file?
If not, try it. You will have to reload the factory config file afterwards.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/10/2014 2:57 PM, Julie Royster wrote:
Hello out there! My husband Larry's KX3 has gotten stuck
I just had a thought: what about the rear mic jack (the 3.5mm) and the line out?
Can that be done?
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On May 10, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Bruce Beford bef...@myfairpoint.net wrote:
With all due respect, you already received the answer here. Yes, you
Does it stop scanning if you disconnect everything from the microphone socket?
If so, make sure that the MIC BTN menu item is set to PTT or OFF.
73, Matt VK2RQ
On 11 May 2014, at 5:14 am, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Julie,
Did you do a Parameter Initialization (EEINIT) before
Does performing an EEINIT on the KX3 erase calibration information, mainly the
Receive Sideband calibration for use with the roofing filter?
In the documentation it recommends writing down the settings when you do it
yourself for future reference, but by any chance does the factory keep
Yes, an EEINIT will erase all the calibration information. This is why you
should make backups of your KX3 configuration using the KX3 Utility.
If you didn't do this, then if you contact Elecraft support and quote your KX3
serial number, they may be able to send you a configuration backup done
Recently noticed this plus sign + at the bottom right of my display. Can't seem
to find anything in the manual about it. What does that indicate and how can I
turn it off?
Thanks.
73,
Art KZ5D
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You have set QRQ On in the Config menu. Turn it off and the + will
disappear.
On May 10, 2014, at 12:45 PM, Art KZ5D wrote:
Recently noticed this plus sign + at the bottom right of my display. Can't
seem to find anything in the manual about it. What does that indicate and how
can I turn it
In mode CW, my + LED symbol comes and goes when I change the Menu option CW
QRQ mode. But I want mine on...
I'll guess that it might also be used in USB/LSB to indicate ESSB, but I
don't have the necessary filter installed to test that hypothesis.
73 Dick, K6KR
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this is also true
On 5/10/2014 2:52 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
I'll guess that it might also be used in USB/LSB to indicate ESSB,
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Thanks Ken and Dick for the quick response. Recently set the QRQ on in CW mode
and didn't notice the + appearing.
73,
Art KZ5D
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Sent: Sat, May 10, 2014 2:53 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-3 What is the + sign
It works fine for portable operation. I usually take my K1 camping a
couple times a month during the warmer seasons, but occasionally take
the K2/10. The front panel of the K2 is very close to the same size as
the KX3. In fact, if you remove the K2 front panel assembly, THAT is
almost exactly
Yes, with the same caveat: you must attenuate the output of the SL to mic
levels, and you would switch the mic input to rear panel when you want to
use it.
Bruce
N1RX
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Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:15 PM
To: Bruce
Easy enough to do: The SL_USB has pots with front
panel knobs for such things -- and there are even
jumpers so you can make grosser changes.
Phil w7ox
On 5/10/14, 1:23 PM, Bruce Beford wrote:
Yes, with the same caveat: you must attenuate the output of the SL to mic
levels, and you would
And I believe also offset on FM mode.
73,
Bob
K2TK
On 5/10/2014 3:59 PM, Sam Morgan wrote:
this is also true
On 5/10/2014 2:52 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
I'll guess that it might also be used in USB/LSB to indicate ESSB,
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Slava,
Yes, that would most likely work - BUT -
I would suggest that you move the input from your audio gear from Line
In to Mic In and use the Line In for the Signalink. Surely you have an
output level adjustment for your audio gear that will allow mic level
output - if not, add an
I had this happen to me. In my case, I was trying out a microphone adapter
that I had cobbled together, and I had managed to trigger the UP/DOWN
functionality. Try pulling the microphone connector out of the radio and
see if it stops scanning.
73, Dale
WA8SRA
Hello out there! My husband
Jack,
Another possibility is that you have DM780 set to supply PTT via HRD and
HRD is issuing a CAT command to the KX3 to go into transmit. If the
Signalink PTT is also used, things can become confused.
There are several other possibilities such as VOX being on and set to a
value that is
Factory assembled. Has dual passband roofing filters. Accessory cables. Like
new, very low hours. Was planning on putting a portable back together,
didn't happen. $950 shipped CONUS
Hardrock 50 amp.. $250.
Dave NT6AA
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UNPLUG WHATEVER IS PLUGGED INTO THE MIC JACK!
Now use menu to set mic btns OFF and PTT to OFF.
Sounds like a TRS plug in a TRRS jack. The two middle rings are used for PTT
and Freq UP/DN.
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On May 10, 2014, at 2:57 PM, Julie Royster jsdroys...@nc.rr.com
More generally, I think you will find that all SDR radios generate SSB
by what would be called the phasing method in analogue radios, rather
than the filter method.
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On 10/05/14 17:15, Lyle Johnson wrote:
In the K3, the DSP generates an SSB signal at 15 kHz.
I just sent the message below to support, but I suspect they are all
partying in Dayton. If anyone has any other ideas I'd love to hear them -
thanks! - jeff wk6i
-- Forwarded message --
hi - I recently lent my K3 #00027 as part of the W1AW/7 multi-op from
Nevada. The environment
Is the sensitivity problem only on 12 m?
Is Tx normal on 12 m or did it degrade as well?
Lyle KK7P
On the last day of the operation I was calling CQ on 12m and getting no
response. Turns out everyone was calling me but I was hearing almost
nothing.
On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 2:53 PM, Lyle Johnson kk7p4...@gmail.com wrote:
Is the sensitivity problem only on 12 m?
No, it appears to be on all bands, though I have not checked all bands. I
later experienced the same thing on 17m, and in the lab I tried it on all 3
bands available on the XG2.
Hello this is a test --- 73 Ken K5DNL
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OK, thanks for this input!!
Right now the external sound card of the computer is plugged into the mic
socket.
Maybe I forgot to reset mic btn to off...
Larry uses VOX for PSK.
Onward and upward!
73,
Julie KT4JR
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From: d...@lightstream.net [mailto:d...@lightstream.net]
So this REALLY is the wife! I was going to give you a hard time for using
wife's email to ask for
Help. Good luck.
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...nr4c. bill
On May 10, 2014, at 6:30 PM, Julie Royster jsdroys...@nc.rr.com wrote:
OK, thanks for this input!!
Right now the external sound card of
For this reason, I set up one of the PFn buttons to toggle between data mode
and normal(SSB) mode. It does things like set up the MIC BTN, VOX, AF and Mic
levels, etc., and then I don't forget anything.
73,
Matt VK2RQ
On 11 May 2014, at 8:30 am, Julie Royster jsdroys...@nc.rr.com wrote:
With an email address at widomaker.com, I'd be careful... ;-)
Bruce
N1RX
So this REALLY is the wife! I was going to give you a hard time for using
wife's email to ask for
Help. Good luck.
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...nr4c. bill
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On May 10, 2014, at 5:15 PM, Bill K9YEQ k9...@live.com [KX3]
k...@yahoogroups.com wrote:
Ray,
I just started a new Google group
Same here.
Phil w7ox
On 5/10/14, 5:39 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
I have never found a way to make a Google Group send my a copy of my own post,
which is a fatal flaw for me. Enjoy, but I won't be on that list.
wunder
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On May 10, 2014, at 5:15 PM, Bill K9YEQ k9...@live.com [KX3]
While on my trip in the lower-48 I installed batteries in my KX3 for
the first time (run it off 13.5v PS in the shack).
I noted that there was a regular popping noise at a regular beat
about once per second. I checked battery voltage and saw that is was
below 12v and dropping slowly. I used
I've not noticed any such sounds, Ed, but my
hearing is not exactly reference standard.
I'm using Eneloop NiMH and have the optional
charger so they can stay in the KX3. So far, so
good -- though I'm usually on 13.8 VDC or an
external battery if available.
Phil w7ox
On 5/10/14, 4:55 PM,
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Jeff,
Do you have the KXV3 (transverter interface) installed? If so, remove
it, and put back the jumper that would have been removed when it was
installed (I think there's just one jumper, but check the installation
manual). There's a PIN diode on there that will blow if it sees more
than about
Good Evening,
The clouds are wringing out the last of the precipitation from the
latest storm system in preparation for a week of sunshine. It will be a
shock; the moss was doing so well too :) I'll enjoy having it around
warming everything up.
Speaking of sun it looks like a number
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