Hi all,
How to measure the sensitivity as given in the user manual using a
lab-grade RF signal generator and KX3 itself ?
73,
AC9FU
Chris
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Hi all,
My serial number 12xx is not as low as some, but I had my share of mods
in the K3.
I've done them all myself including adding the LPF on the DSP board
(which was an improvement in my case).
Implementing the mods was never a problem, thanks to the good
documentation on the elecraft
Chris,
That measurement of MDS can be done using a signal generator having a
calibrated 1 uV output level, such as the Elecraft XG1/XG2/XG3. See page
22 of the KX3 Owner's Manual, right hand column.
For how to use a 1 uV level information, refer to the method and formula
in the XG1, XG2, or
It's the first word that comes to mind when I think about my past week as
W1AW/1 and my trusty K3's performance. As you might imagine, being W1AW/1
on any band really attracts attention, far more that if I were just CQing as
W1RM (:-). This means some big pileups, and some incredibly weak
Hi Gary
I have done that with my K2, K3 and KPA/KAT500.
However you should take into account (I did not) that for any repair (including
warranty repair) you will have to pay for the shipping both ways when not being
in the US. Shipping the KPA is not exactly cheap. I happen to know for a fact
Most of the elecraft products are modular in design. In other words, it is
quite easy to identify a problematic PCB / Module. You can simply send the
problematic module back to Elecraft for repair. Shipping costs for a module or
PCB are very afffordable
If you buy the kit version, you will
Peter,
I've been using my KX3 and NaP3 for several months, although not with Win4k3 -
love how I'm able to control the rig from this application in addition to doing
a point click to jump to signals I see on the band. However, on my
computer, NaP3 gets all bollixed up after I press my CW key,
However, on my computer, NaP3 gets all bollixed up after I press my
CW key, apparently because the KX3 sends it's high-level audio out
the RX I/Q port even during transmit, and this high level messes up
the NaP3 engine, causing duplicated signals to appear. I remedy it
(until the next
On Tue,9/23/2014 5:41 AM, Mike K2MK wrote:
The DSP board upgrade is considered very important by many K3 owners and it
is not listed with the other K3 mods on the mods and notes page. You can
find it only on the spare parts page. It is called K3DSPUPGD.
I'm an audio geek, and I see no need for
Hi Johnny
Yes I know. I built the K2/100, K3/100, KPA500 and KAT500 all from kits.
All bought in USA (and hand carried to Denmark)
I am a big fan of the Elecraft K-family. Don’t misunderstand.
But sending a KPA for repair is expensive even if you take out the transformer
as Elecraft will request
On 2014-09-24 1:17 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
I'm an audio geek, and I see no need for RX audio below 300 Hz in a
ham RX. Rolloff above 4 kHz is a good thing, but not worth $110 to
me. :)
After 25+ years in broadcasting and recording studios, I agree. The one
audio response modification I put in
The SLUSB and cable set is sold, pending fund clearance. Thanks for your
interest.
73, Jim / W6JHB
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Well, yes that might have been an option, especially if the software were
something purchased and not a freebie. But, I did discuss it with Wayne via
email several months ago and he did say that it was something possible to do.
Not everyone necessarily wants audio sent out that pipe on
It is sometimes useful to shift the KX3's IF to 8.0 kHz, instead of 0.0 kHz, by
setting the RX SHFT menu entry to 8.0 kHz on the affected band. This is
described in the KX3 owner's manual. Cases where this may be desirable include
nearby AM broadcast transmitters, heavy mobile power supply
Friends,
If you purchased in the USA and hand carry back then your deal was made
in America. How can you expect that Elecraft would ever cover the costs of
international shipment which varies across the world not to mention customs
handling charges? If you purchase in the UK or EI from the
If I’m right it seems that S meter ABS mode hasn’t yet been implemented in
the KX3. The SMTR MD menu item shows TBD when I try to change it from NOR. I
use ABS all the time on my K3 so when using the KX3 it throws me when 50
microvolts at the antenna doesn’t show as S9 on the odd occasions when I
I would second that Geoff, I have mentioned it more than once on this list
as I think the ABS mode to be so sensible and useful on the K3 - who wants
an S meter which is only accurate some of the time, and by the very nature
of preamp and attenuator settings will, as a consequence inevitably vary
Elecraft has an official repair/warranty station inside the EU. Carlo Bianconi
in Bologna, Italy is a very experienced repair technician who also speaks
excellent English, among other languages. He has a very extensive lab with
current test instruments and Elecraft test software, and his work
I would second it too...
73 de Uwe, DL4AC
Am 24.09.2014 21:27 schrieb Stephen Prior eastbrantw...@gmail.com:
I would second that Geoff, I have mentioned it more than once on this list
as I think the ABS mode to be so sensible and useful on the K3 - who wants
an S meter which is only accurate
I thought that increasing the weight settings on the internal KX3 keyer was
also on the to-do list.
Am I wrong on this and perhaps I missed an update???
73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
Everything is on the list, including this, and each item has an implementation
priority. (Don't I wish we could do everything at once.)
Wayne
N6KR
On Sep 24, 2014, at 12:57 PM, Joe W2KJ w...@bellsouth.net wrote:
I thought that increasing the weight settings on the internal KX3 keyer was
On Wed,9/24/2014 11:38 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
Elecraft could never pick up the tab for international shipment. When
you purchase overseas you also pay for international shipment. There are
no free lunches. We in the EU have very high purchase taxes to pay for
much valued social
Today, I completed my 1st RTTY QSO using the KX3! One call to EA8MT, done.
However, I have the same problem Ron had (or still has?)
I wanted to use the CW paddles, but couldn't succeed. I used the KX3
Utility to make the QSO.
Any idea on what can be wrong with my paddle (works in CW, of
A long long time ago on another mail list there was a discussion about why it
was not possible to use dual watch together with the RX SHFT set to an 8kHz
shift. If this would be implemented in a straightforward way, such a shift
would result in an asymmetry in range of frequencies your second
Since I couldn't find anything in the manual, I downloaded the latest
manual from the elecraft web site.
Voila - here we go: CW-to-data cannot be used in CW hand mode - which I
used in the setup with the microham keyer...
Problem solved!
Am 24.09.2014 22:53, schrieb g...@gmx.net:
Today, I
Yes. Future.
Wayne
On Sep 24, 2014, at 2:08 PM, Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com wrote:
A long long time ago on another mail list there was a discussion about why it
was not possible to use dual watch together with the RX SHFT set to an 8kHz
shift. If this would be implemented in a
I think the developer gave up in disgust due to the number of people who
were hitting him with different issues. And, I don't think he was not
getting paid for the level of effort that was required to keep going.
The situation is not good. The product is quite good and is a very
helpful
In the “small power supply” department, I recently grabbed a surplus unit on
sale at all electronics.com. It measures a scant 1.5 x 3 x 12 (if you remove a
handle) and puts out 45 amps at 12VDC plus 3.1 amps at 3.3 VDC.
And the cost is only $24. Downside: probably produces too much RF noise
Hello Lewis,
Please keep the group infomed about your findings. PSU at this package is
usually much cheaper. However, the problem is always the RFI especially below
40m.
Tune the rig to the 40, 80 and 160m, you will notice noise from the PSU if
there is RFI. Switching power supply itself
Barry, I think you are right - he probably gave up. It's unfortunate that he
didn't go a different route - perhaps making it a pay for it application. I
would gladly pay for a product like this to go with my KX3. While I wouldn't
have any need for it while camping / backpacking / out in the
It would be nice if QRQ mode would engage when RIT is enabled with an
offset of 0.00. This is a common operating condition. My log software zeros
RIT after every contact and it stays there until someone calls me way off
frequency.
73 and thanks for listening,
Carl WS7L
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