[Elecraft] KX3 Scanning Parameters

2015-05-28 Thread Mike Herr
I would like a longer delay time on the scan function when a station is found. Is there a way to lengthen the stop on signal delay? -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch No trees were killed in the sending of this message, however, a large number of electrons were terribly

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Transmit Calibration Gain failure

2015-05-28 Thread Jim Hooper
Problem solved. Thanks for the responses. I used the manual TX calibration procedure and it worked just fine. Hoop On May 28, 2015, at 14:40 , Jim Hooper k9...@icloud.com wrote: What factors might result in the K3 Utility Transmit Calibration Gain failing for both 5 w and 50 w

[Elecraft] K3: Shifted audio image (L-MIX-R)

2015-05-28 Thread Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)
Is it only my K3 that has this imaging problem with the audio? I have my L-MIX-R set to A Ab meaning that the main receiver's audio should be centered in the headphones. That works fine when the sub-receiver is on, but as soon as I turn it off, the audio drifts to the left. There is still audio

[Elecraft] K3 Utility Transmit Calibration Gain failure

2015-05-28 Thread Jim Hooper
What factors might result in the K3 Utility Transmit Calibration Gain failing for both 5 w and 50 w calibration? I have tried two different dummy loads on Antenna 1. The K3 automatic tuner gets a 1.0/1 on the dummy load for all bands including 15m, 12m, 10m, and 6m. Thanks in advance,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shifted audio image (L-MIX-R)

2015-05-28 Thread Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)
Yes, my AFX was accidentally turned on. Thanks to Gary and Guy. Now the CQ WPX contest is going to be much more gentle on my ears! 73 - Sverre, LA3ZA K2 #2198, K3 #3391, LA3ZA Blog: http://la3za.blogspot.com, LA3ZA Unofficial Guide to K2 modifications:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shifted audio image (L-MIX-R)

2015-05-28 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Do you have AFX on? That drifts perceived audio to the left. 73, Guy K2AV On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 4:24 PM, Sverre Holm (LA3ZA) la...@nrrl.no wrote: Is it only my K3 that has this imaging problem with the audio? I have my L-MIX-R set to A Ab meaning that the main receiver's audio should be

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shifted audio image (L-MIX-R)

2015-05-28 Thread Gary Hembree
Try turning the AFX off (tap AFX button). 73 Gary, N7IR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 133, Issue 53

2015-05-28 Thread Len Chesler
Hi Mork. Mom's on her way Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 2015, at 1:45 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and PX3 with 2m Transverter comments

2015-05-28 Thread ejkkjh
David, I also do some 2 meter weak signal, been doing it for many years. I also have the KX3, PX3 but I use the KX3 internal 2 meter module. I have other 2 meter SSB rigs but find the KX3 to be very good on 2 meters. Your email made me curious and I did find the signal near 144.4 but I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and PX3 with 2m Transverter comments

2015-05-28 Thread David Anderson
Well, some improvements today after encouraging words from forum members. Much opening and closing PX3 case pressing PCBs, reseating connections and cables, moving power leads and suddenly things are 20 dB better. I can now hear the weak beacons with the PX3 switched on. Now to tidy up and try

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Transmit Calibration Gain failure

2015-05-28 Thread Hisashi T Fujinaka
I had problems as well. I used my work laptop with Windows 8.1 and it worked fine. I think there are issues with Yosemite. On Thu, 28 May 2015, Jim Hooper wrote: Problem solved. Thanks for the responses. I used the manual TX calibration procedure and it worked just fine. Hoop On May

[Elecraft] OT- For sale : Extra 6, 50Mhz RX contest pre-amplifier

2015-05-28 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Group, It is off-topic. This RX contest pre-amplifier is surplus to my requirement.  It was bought in 2013 from www.ha8et.hu It is fully functional.  Noise figure 0.6dB (typ. 0.5dB) Gain 14-20dB adjustable. My price is USD55 including shipping by registered airmail.  If interested, please

[Elecraft] KXat3: the antenna-tuner

2015-05-28 Thread jsodus
I have not had a chance to use the tuner yet. That will happen when I go portable. But, until then, I'd like to know the relays are functioning. When I run the menu-test-sequence, am I to just listen for relay clicking? That's rough for me with my hearing problems. What would happen if there

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Transmit Calibration Gain failure

2015-05-28 Thread Phil Wheeler
I did my TX cal with a Mac running OS X 10.10.3 (Yosemite): No problem. Phil W7OX On 5/28/15 5:05 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: I had problems as well. I used my work laptop with Windows 8.1 and it worked fine. I think there are issues with Yosemite. On Thu, 28 May 2015, Jim Hooper wrote:

[Elecraft] Buddipole Wanted

2015-05-28 Thread David Ahrendts
If you want to part with a Buddipole Deluxe, I am in the market. Contact me OFF LIST @ davidahren...@me.com mailto:davidahren...@me.com — many thanks. This thread is closed. Off list only. KC0XT, Los Angeles David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-28 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Are you using DATA A or trying to force FSK-442 through the K3 in USB with the TX_EQ enabled? Again, I see *NO* frequency effects (crest factor 0.1 dB at 30, 60 and 100 W) with my K3 when using DATA A and the LINE In. Also make sure your sound card does not have any enhancements enabled. 73,

[Elecraft] Advice on software

2015-05-28 Thread Michael Rudolph
I want to operate psk with the kx2 using a computer. What is good psk software? Also, what software can I use to turn my computer into a panadapter? If I always have my computer, is there any reason to purchase the panadapter accessory? Michael Rudolph N3IRT

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on software

2015-05-28 Thread Nate Bargmann
* On 2015 28 May 19:01 -0500, Michael Rudolph wrote: I want to operate psk with the kx2 using a computer. What is good psk software? Fldigi. It doesn't matter which of the major operating systems you use, Fldigi is built for them all. 73, Nate -- The optimist proclaims that we live in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-28 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
What roofing filter is being used for your transmit and have the offsets been set correctly? One issue I saw once was that the filters were mismatched with the filter definitions entered and the guy was actually using an 8 pole 1.8 SSB for transmit which was causing all kinds of problems in data

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 fault

2015-05-28 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Arcing. Try reducing power and see if the faults go away. Raise the power gradually from low and see when the faults appear. Where faults occur and why is another subject. 73, Guy K2AV On Thursday, May 28, 2015, w4grj w4...@satterfield.org wrote: My KPA500 has recently started to switch from

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

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[Elecraft] KPA500 fault

2015-05-28 Thread w4grj
My KPA500 has recently started to switch from operate to standby while using on voice LSB on 40 meters KAT500 tunes to 1.38 SWR, the bypass SWR is 3.1 This now happening on several occasions...any suggestions appreciated. Jack W4GRJ

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on software

2015-05-28 Thread k3ndm
Mike, I used FLDIGI or MIXW. Both are quite good. You don't need to worry about radio control beyond PTT. I was using a SigaLink PSK for the interface and it worked well. I have a KX3 these days and I use both the internal PSK cap, abilities of the KX3 and FLDIGI. I go with what is the most

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KSYN3A

2015-05-28 Thread Robert Wood
Looked at the sm5bsz pdf showing the K3 at -128 db at 100khz on phase noise 100khz to 200khz likely to be popular same band operation of K3's at your local Field Day however Looking at the published Jan 2009 QST, I read -148db at 100khz separation - aka the pdf is a bit off Reviewing the ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and PX3 with 2m Transverter comments

2015-05-28 Thread David Anderson
Thanks Jim, yes my PX3 was a kit, and I did do the tape removal and check good electrical contacts as I was sure there could be problems. I don't like the design of the case, would have much preferred a diecast box instead of silly thumbscrews and legs that either are too loose or too tight. As

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Orders

2015-05-28 Thread Stan Horzepa
My Dayton order arrives Wednesday via UPS. Stan, WA1LOU On 5/27/2015 3:46 PM, Dan Atchison via Elecraft wrote: Just curious if anyone has yet received a confirmation of orders placed at Dayton? Dan -- N3ND __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3 and KSYN3A

2015-05-28 Thread bozidar
Hi, just done some tests with K3 and KSYN3A and result are amazing, (it is not a scientific test in Sherwood stile, but say enough): it is a P3 schreenshot as proof of incredible strong signal handling of K3 with new KSYN3A board: /P3 freq. span is 5 kHz, red band is signal 59+60dB, centered on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KSYN3A

2015-05-28 Thread Dave Olean
I tried the same thing on the bench with an old K3 with original synth boards (no stiffeners) that I was upgrading. The new synth boards went in just fine and I inserted a test signal at 28.0150 at 0dBm, 1 milliwatt. I then tuned 1 kHz away and watched the noise floor drop to S1, so that I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KSYN3A

2015-05-28 Thread Fausto Coletti
Hi Dave, Here you can read an example of the problem that you mentioned: http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus313.pdf Unfortunately, there are many poor quality radio on the market. 73, Fausto IK4NMF - Original Message - From: Dave Olean k1...@metrocast.net To: bozidar