[Elecraft] [KX2] Can the key out drive a relay?

HiI understand you can use the key out on the kx2 to signal an external amp. In the manual, it mentions to look up the voltage and current specs for this in the specifications in the manual.However, there is nothing there. Does anyone know the rating?can it directly drive a 12v relay requiring

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

From: Bill Frantz [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+s365791n7622244...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 12:53 AM To: Peter W2IRT Subject: Re: Skimmer and the K3S Peter - Thanks for your comments. I knew that ham radio was a very big tent, but I didn't know that building a

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

From: Tony Estep [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+s365791n7622243...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 12:27 AM To: Peter W2IRT Subject: Re: Skimmer and the K3S -- As many have posted here, it's not hard to do. But even though it's easy enough to set up and

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Peter - Thanks for your comments. I knew that ham radio was a very big tent, but I didn't know that building a station was a goal in and of itself for some hams. My view of the tent has gotten bigger. I'm a bit blind in the area of automatic radio. I've never run CWSkimmer. I don't know of

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

> > I’m finding out by attempting to get a working Skimmer system > functioning on my K3S. One should not have to jump through as many hoops to > achieve this... -- As many have posted here, it's not hard to do. But even though it's easy enough to set up and use, I didn't

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - "Birdies" on P3 that tracks VFO A

If you are not using the P3 IF OUT port, make sure that the switch (on the back panel) that inserts the 3db splitter is in the OFF position. I have seen issues with the P3 IF OUT set to ON and no load (other SDR receiver, or TERMINATION) connected. There is not an isolation buffer between the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

You save $200 It's easy to build and you have an appreciation of what's inside. You will save $200. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 5, 2016, at 8:25 PM, Bill DeVore wrote: > > I’m considering the purchase of a K3S and was wondering what are the pros and >

[Elecraft] High-End Hams

When its author first used the self-congratulatory phrase “high-end” and the flaming by the offended began, I though briefly about posting a defense – suggesting that we elect to believe he meant “high-end” as in “expensive,” referring to the $6,000 dropped on the latest buy, rather than some

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Peter W2IRT et. al. In the words of the Immortal Lt. Cmdr. Montgomery Scott of Star Fleet: "The more complex they make the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain." Flex's are nice, they do nice things. My lowly K3/KPA500/KAT500/P3 station integrates just fine with anything I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

Hello Bill: Building is worth it if you enjoy assembling your equipment. It is NOT worth it if you simply want to get your rig working immediately. Being in a rush is what results in the most issues with building. Allow 6 to 8 hours to do the job and only work when you are awake and feeling

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Software Request

Larry, The 'setup' for SSB, Data modes, CW, AM and FM are already remembered by the KX3. In addition, you can use KX3 Utility to Save the KX3 Configuration to your computer. In case you mess up the settings and cannot easily recover, KX3 Utility will restore your configuration easily.

[Elecraft] KX3 Software Request

Not sure if anyone else wants this but I will ask. There are many settings in the KX3 and sometimes I get one wrong then can't figure out what it should be or maybe even can't figure out what I set improperly. It would be really great if I could save every setting in the KX3 as a setup file in

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

Bill, First assess your capabilities - are you capable of operating a screwdriver (get a new one) and following written instructions properly? If the answer is 'yes', then you are capable of building a kit. The major "pro" of building a kit are that you will become familiar with the K3S

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

Well it took me a few hours to do... quite simple and well worth the savings actually... Ken At 05:55 PM 9/5/2016, Jim Brown wrote: On Mon,9/5/2016 5:25 PM, Bill DeVore wrote: Is building worth the $200 in savings? Absolutely! $200 will get you about 40 double expressos at

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

On Mon,9/5/2016 5:35 PM, JOHN POWELL wrote: BTW a winning score in the Non-Assisted category of either the major Contest, viz., ARRL International, or the CQWW either mode, (CW/SSB), in my opinion highlights the ability of a Contester. Having a good setup also counts. I disagree -- location

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

On Mon,9/5/2016 5:25 PM, Bill DeVore wrote: Is building worth the $200 in savings? Absolutely! $200 will get you about 40 double expressos at Starbucks! :) But seriously, the building experience is simple, takes a bit more than a day, and you know how to take it apart to add options, trade

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

First off I am no Flex Fan, and am a happy camper with a couple K3 radios, K9CT contest station has swapped all their K3 for Flex 6700 and ran a couple contests recently high power multi multi. You can find some place on the web or on the Midwest Society of contesters blog about the

[Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Hi Peter, The best option appears to be one that has been stated by you on several occasions to sell the Elecraft K3S and P3 and purchase the Flexradio 6700 and whatever. Problem solved. BTW a winning score in the Non-Assisted category of either the major Contest, viz.,

Re: [Elecraft] Remembering 11 Meters

I recall that CQ magazine had a "Save 11" contest, which stirred up a bit more activity on the band, but it didn't save it. 73, Bob N7XY On 9/5/16 5:24 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I remember using my Viking Ranger on 11 in 1957 or 1958 or both , because – if memory serves me well – it was the

[Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

I’m considering the purchase of a K3S and was wondering what are the pros and cons of building versus buying a factory radio. Is building worth the $200 in savings? Bill W3PNM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Remembering 11 Meters

I remember using my Viking Ranger on 11 in 1957 or 1958 or both , because – if memory serves me well – it was the only band that allowed duplex AM with some other band that I’ve now forgotten. Duplex was useless, of course, but interesting at the time. In 1959 someone developed and I

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Ham is ham, tech is tech. Ham contests should be less about tech and more refined to true personal ham skills. Getting the highest contest score doesn't mean you won if you NEEDED tech to decode it all. There's a fine line that, once crossed, is against the spirit of the hobby in my opinion (

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator" Message-ID:

In the 50's [I was first licensed as KN6DGW in mid-1953] our local club congregated on 29.580 AM. I got a 40 meter rock for my TX as soon as I got my General and could get on 10. The number of young folk increased in the club, and finally one of the OT's measured all the OT's actual crystal

Re: [Elecraft] FTP Site Down?

Mike, If you are not able to fix that 'protected drive' problem, it is a simple matter to point K3 Utility to the files on your "F" drive - just use the Browse button and navigate to the location of the files. That new location should be 'sticky'. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/5/2016 7:17 PM, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] FTP Site Down?

Thanks Don: I found the problem, for some reason in many of the Windows 10 updates/upgrades it had put my C:\ as a protected drive and would not allow files to be written to the Elecraft Folder where I hold all the files. Even my FTP program would not download to that directory, I had to

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator" Message-ID:

OK, for us old farts, we operated mobile on 3995 KHz, the HIGH END, as we called it..hi. Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 3:38 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator" Message-ID: On

Re: [Elecraft] FTP Site Down?

Mike, I had no problem doing just that just before noon Eastern time today. Perhaps you should reload K3 Utility. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/5/2016 6:36 PM, Mike VE3YF wrote: Hi: Today had nothing on my plate and wanted to do a firmware update to MCU 5.50. I am using the latest utility dated back

Re: [Elecraft] High End Operators?

On Mon,9/5/2016 2:09 PM, Augie "Gus" Hansen wrote: Your time on the 11m ham band had to be before September 1958, which is when the Class D CB allocation was authorized. Perhaps I was bootlegging -- I'm sure of the date because I started college in Sept 1959. :) 73, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator" Message-ID:

On Mon,9/5/2016 2:04 PM, mikerodgerske5gbc--- via Elecraft wrote: And by the way, its the generals like my self that are relegated to the high end of the bands. Last I heard, there were no restrictions on who could study for and take the Extra Class exam. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

That's nice, and some contesters are finding the latest and greatest Flex radios a good choice. I think it's reasonable to note that Flex didn't really have a serious contester's radio until they had user-friendly software and the Maestro box. The latter started shipping this year. In my

Re: [Elecraft] FTP Site Down?

Hi: Today had nothing on my plate and wanted to do a firmware update to MCU 5.50. I am using the latest utility dated back in early summer and it can't find anything on the site. However if I go to the FTP site manually I see the files MCU 5.50 and DSP 2.87, but would rather the utility do the

Re: [Elecraft] High End Operators?

I always wondered why there even WAS an 11 M ham band. Surely the propagation characteristics were no different for 10 M as to warrant it's use. Plus, 10 is wide enough (1.7 MHz) for just about any mode. I was even more puzzled why it was given to the Citizen's band class since it is obviously

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator" Message-ID:

I don't usually post here because its a pain to but I couldn't resist. I thought it was a typo and should be Hind end operator! And by the way, its the generals like my self that are relegated to the high end of the bands. 73 Mike R Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type

Re: [Elecraft] High End Operators?

Back in the 1950's there were many "use or lose it" warnings from the ARRL about 11 meters. After Hams lost 11 meters to CB, rigs like that Johnson Ranger became worth their weight in gold to CBers who wanted the higher power (65 watts) since CB operations used AM back then. 73, Ron AC7AC

Re: [Elecraft] High End Operators?

Hi Jim, Your time on the 11m ham band had to be before September 1958, which is when the Class D CB allocation was authorized. Prior to that time CB was a UHF-only affair. 73, Gus Hansen KB0YH On 9/5/2016 2:51 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Mon,9/5/2016 1:36 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: "High

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Well, just because you bought a K3 doesn't mean you can't get rid of the K3 and buy whatever computer-peripheral-radio you want. Makes more sense than grumbling about the bad radio you think you're stuck with. I used to be a "high end" operator -- back when I had a Globe King 500b, a 75A4,

Re: [Elecraft] High End Operators?

On Mon,9/5/2016 1:36 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: "High End Operators" is an obsolete citizens band radio (CB) pejorative term I have not heard in a very long time, almost forty years. That's a term I've never heard. Although I've been licensed since 1955, the only time I ever transmitted on

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I received my K2 as a 50th birthday present 15 years ago. It came with the NB and SSB modules. What a surprise and what fun it was to build. I later did all the mods and added the audio filter, 160 meter module, KPA100, and KAT100. It is still the main radio here and gives me a thrill every time I

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Peter, I do see your point. Whilst not my style of operating, I do understand what your trying to achieve. Makes a great hobby when each of us can have such a varied range of interests, yet we all end up the same placecommunicating Gotta love this hobby Gary -Original Message-

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

From: Bill Frantz [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+s365791n7622198...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 3:27 PM To: Peter W2IRT Subject: Re: Skimmer and the K3S OK. Building an AI that would either complete a DX contact or compete in a contest would be a neat hack, and probably

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Jermo, Agreed. I don't want my hobby to rely on a PC or laptop. Maybe I'm a dinosaur, but it's my Jurassic world and I prefer to use my K-Line as a hands on operator and would not use a term such as high end, mediocre or low end etc, I enjoy the challenge of chasing expeditions and to me, using

[Elecraft] High End Operators?

Sigh... "High End Operators" is an obsolete citizens band radio (CB) pejorative term I have not heard in a very long time, almost forty years. The term came about after the 1977 CB expansion from 23 channels to 40. The first 23 channels allotted, except for channel 23, came from the 1958

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

From: jermo [mailto:je...@carolinaheli.com] Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 3:36 PM To: Peter W2IRT; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S The Score shouldn't be interpreted as an indicator of skill or a high end operator, rather just another set of tools.

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

Apparently the Elecraft K-line need not apply. Here was the original message using the term: "Exactly. This is why the K3S and any conventional radio that comes after it is a Bad Decision for high-end operators. SO2R with one box, skimming everything, using only IP control. Remind me again why

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Two separate categories. I am one but not the other. On 9/5/2016 12:12 PM, Peter W2IRT wrote: I consider anybody who seriously contests and is a DXer with an eye on #1 HR and 3,000 in the Challenge to be a high-end operator. __

[Elecraft] 2016 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Scoreboard has been posted!

Congratulations to the Top Five Scorers for 2016 1st Place Overall - KX0R 2nd Place Overall - N3AQC 3rd Place Overall - AB9CA 4th Place Overall - NN9K 5th Place Overall - N0SS To see the entire scoreboard - please visit

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 stopped answering to serial commands

On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:18 AM, Holger Schurig wrote: > I have a KX3 with Firmware 02.33. When I put the orginal Elecraft USB->ACC1 > Plug into the device, then programs like kx3util, fldigi, rigctl (from > hamlib) and even a terminal won't work. > > Actually, this is

Re: [Elecraft] K2 & HiCur message on 160 - 15, 12 & 10 OK.

If the voltage drops from 13 to 12.4 with only a 3 amp draw on a 30 ampere Astron, you likely have a severe power problem somewhere. Measure the voltage on the Astron output terminals when you key the K2. If the drop is present at the Astron, then you have a severe Astron problem. If not then you

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

“There should probably be a separate category for folks that use technology instead of Personal skill.” There is: Assisted vs. non-Assisted. And then there are Sprints. Real “Boy and His Radio”* contesting. *copyright K0HB Ken K6MR From: jermo Sent: Monday,

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

Obviously “High End Operator” refers to the equipment the operator uses. That is, only High-end equipment such as the Elecraft K-line. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Sep 5, 2016, at 12:09 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > Maybe the operative word is "High"... on what? <> > > I figure

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

The Score shouldn't be interpreted as an indicator of skill or a high end operator, rather just another set of tools. There should probably be a separate category for folks that use technology instead of Personal skill.Just my 2c.  Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT 4G LTE

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

OK. Building an AI that would either complete a DX contact or compete in a contest would be a neat hack, and probably achievable. But, would running it be any fun? Could you be proud of the certificates hanging on your wall that you gathered using this kind of AI? 73 Bill AE6JV

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - "Birdies" on P3 that tracks VFO A + KX3 PX3

When I find an unusual level of birdies on either panadapter, I first look for antenna problems. I learned this in the school of hard knocks. 73 Bill AE6JV --- Bill Frantz|"We used to quip that "password" is the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 & HiCur message on 160 - 15, 12 & 10 OK.

Steve, Do you have the antenna connected to the ANT1 or ANT2 jack on the back or the top cover? If you have the antenna connected to the BNC ANT jack on the lower rear panel, what you are seeing is typical. If you have the antenna connected properly, then connect an external wattmeter

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

Maybe 'astronaut'? Dick, n0ce On 9/5/2016 10:47 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > Someone please define "high end operator". > > Sounds like some form of snobbism worming it's way into the slang of the > hobby (;-) > > 73 > > K0PP > __ >

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

I consider anybody who seriously contests and is a DXer with an eye on #1 HR and 3,000 in the Challenge to be a high-end operator. Someone who pushes their radio, antenna system and skills as hard as they can go. I do love the K3/P3/kPod, but when I see what the Flex 6700 can do natively I have a

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

Maybe the operative word is "High"... on what? <> I figure I am on the high end when operating on 10,368.100 MHz All above said in good humor 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - "Birdies" on P3 that tracks VFO A

On Mon,9/5/2016 11:17 AM, J.K. Hooper wrote: What factors might be at work that result in this phenomenon? Hoop, I've encountered this as well. There are two problems (at least). The strong, intermittent birdies are probably caused by a flaky shield connection in the coax cable between the

[Elecraft] K2 & HiCur message on 160 - 15, 12 & 10 OK.

I have a K2 that just returned from a full going over, config, and realign. I am getting the HiCur warning real quick when I key it up. 40 through 15 meters will produce the message when the power setting is adjusted to 6.7 or higher. On 160 and 80 the error kicks in at 5.3. Lower power than

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - "Birdies" on P3 that tracks VFO A

George, Thanks, And my problem is different and I have solved it. I am feeling silly…My antenna switch was not on an antenna.Sorry for the bandwidth. Hoop On Sep 5, 2016, at 11:32 AM, Gmail - George wrote: Hoop, I had a similar problem several years

[Elecraft] high back ground noise

evening i updated my k3S yesterday afternoon, to MCU 5.50, FPF 1.25, DSP1 2.87. now, i have a high white noise (back ground) on my audio on SSB or when i press the PTT. this wasnt present before i installed the new firm ware. the only change is, i have my k3S on RTTY. i turned of the audio

[Elecraft] KX3 stopped answering to serial commands

Hi, I have a KX3 with Firmware 02.33. When I put the orginal Elecraft USB->ACC1 Plug into the device, then programs like kx3util, fldigi, rigctl (from hamlib) and even a terminal won't work. Actually, this is not totally true. When I turn AUTO INF to "riG Ctrl" in the menu, then I see various

[Elecraft] K3 - "Birdies" on P3 that tracks VFO A

Folks, I’m just seeing, today, that there are “birdies” for lack of a better term that appear on my P3 and which track my VFO and which are up 50 to 65 Khz up from where VFO A is located. This wasn’t happening yesterday.There are four lines about 5 Khz apart. What factors might be

Re: [Elecraft] KPOD macro help

You can build macros to set the audio gain (volume control for you "high end ops") where you want it. For example: AG000; (mute) AG033; (medium gain) Actual gain numbers selected will vary from one station to another - depending upon hearing acuity, speakers, station audio system, etc. 000

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

Built a K2, built a KX3. Sold KX3 kept K2 :) 73 F5VJC On 5 September 2016 at 19:34, Ken G Kopp wrote: > If I had to choose between my K2 (#5665) and my KX3, I'd take the K2 in a > heartbeat. (:-)) > > 73 > > K0PP >

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

Well, I'd start by defining it as someone who follows the rules ... such as not repeatedly posting off topic stuff when they know full well it is against the rules they agreed to. On 9/5/2016 8:47 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: Someone please define "high end operator". Sounds like some form of

Re: [Elecraft] KPOD macro help

Leroy, Check to see which Macro is being issued. If it is always Macros 1 through 8, then check your operation. Are you "PRESSing" too long? Normally the term used is TAP. If your "PRESS" exceeds 1/2 second, that will not activate macros 9 thru 16. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/5/2016 12:52 PM, Leroy

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I bought my first K2 in 2005, I believe it was, anyway shortly after getting back on the air in 2004. I sold it to someone going on a DXpedition and missed it so bad, I saw a really pristine one with an early serial number on the web, so I bought it. Had fun straightening out the SSB module (I

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

If I had to choose between my K2 (#5665) and my KX3, I'd take the K2 in a heartbeat. (:-)) 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I've had two K2's. The first one was one of the "original 100" K2's which were field test units. After several years I sold that to a ham locally who wanted a good QRP rig, but in the meantime I had picked up my 2nd K2, so I've been K2 equipped since the beginning. For years the K2 was my

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

Chas, You are pretty close;  since amateurs don't use "channels",  high end operators are normally General Class (and  Extra Class)  who operate at the high end of the HF amateur bands (for example, on 20M SSB,  14,300 and up). Another possible definition might be an individual who uses Elecraft

[Elecraft] KPOD macro help

I am doing something wrong when it comes to PRESS or HOLD macros. Does anyone have a macro that PRESS tunes at one power, and HOLD tunes at higher power? I can make one button do one or the other, but when I combine to one button it only one will work. Any way to make the volume

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

I think it means the "high-end" of the band, such as the upper channels, 38, 39 & 40. Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 11:48 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT:.

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

Same types that when asked an honest question, will answer by stating RTFM! Bill W2BLC K-Line enjoyment operator!!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

Someone please define "high end operator". Sounds like some form of snobbism worming it's way into the slang of the hobby (;-) 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Nice commercial. You won't be "Skimming Everything" until the software is re-written. Which part of that isn't resonating? All of a sudden your a "high end operator"? I'm a decidedly low end operator but I know how to configure my rig and software...just sayin. On 9/4/2016 11:29 PM, Peter

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Not had any problem either. The massive pileups this Spring presented no display problems. This good experience goes back for at least 5 years with several computer systems and a couple sound cards. Wonder if the birdies/spurious signal problems are due to not doing the I/Q equalization or

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Exactly! 9/5/2016 7:10 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: "Hi-End Operators": Well perhaps in their view! Phil W7OX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

Peter W2IRT wrote > My previous setup for a DXpedition pileup was to put the pileup on VFO-A, > the DX on SUB (locked), and see all the callers on Skimmer's interface. > Find > the guy sending 5NN TU and pounce. The only problem was that everything > from > about 4 to 6 kHz above the DX frequency

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

"Hi-End Operators": Well perhaps in their view! Phil W7OX On 9/4/16 9:29 PM, Peter W2IRT wrote: Exactly. This is why the K3S and any conventional radio that comes after it is a Bad Decision for high-end operators. SO2R with one box, skimming everything, using only IP control. Remind me again

[Elecraft] K3 - Audio Drops

K3 s/n: 9013 MCU: 5.50 DSP: 2.87 FPF: 1.25 KIO3B upgrade installed: 06/09/16 Filters in slots 2-4: 6K, 2.8K, 400, 200 No Subreceiver. I use the Log4OM application and since the installation of the KIO3B the audio level drops very low when the Log4OM application is shut down. This happens