[Elecraft] K-Pod: feature request

I tried the new K-Pod commands with the latest beta firmwares, both K3 and K-Pod. I guessed that controlling K-Pod LEDs meant controlling rocker-switch function as well, but it did not. So I would like to make a feature request; A new K-Pod macro controlling rocker-switch function so that the

Re: [Elecraft] Logging with K3/0 remotely

I have the following checklist available for K3 CAT: CAT Checklist for K3 Twin -- Note first that in a "Twin" configuration, COM2 is used to "tie" the two ends together and carries the CAT data. In order to access CAT, you need to get to COM2 without touching

[Elecraft] RESOLVED: KAT Won't Tune, KPA presents HIGH SWR

Many thanks to Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC ("It's about DX!"), who calmed me down to do the step by step troubleshooting for this issue. And thanks to several others who offered even the smallest suggestion. To describe the circumstances: K3S->KPA->KAT->ANT When opening the station Monday

[Elecraft] K3 for sale

S/n 2241, factory calibrated and aligned. Certified by Elecraft, as of 17 October 2016 that it meets or exceeds all factory specifications. Updated to include gold pins. Options: KPA3 100W amp and KAT3 internal 100W tuner. Has the standard 2.7 KHz. Filter. If you are looking for a superb starter

Re: [Elecraft] KAT or KPA Issue, Likely KPA

KPA500?? Darn phone can't spell worth a $&@n. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 25, 2016, at 7:01 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Is the LOA500 connected to the correct antenna port!? Very important. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Oct 25, 2016, at

Re: [Elecraft] KAT or KPA Issue, Likely KPA

Is the LOA500 connected to the correct antenna port!? Very important. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 25, 2016, at 6:22 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: > > Thanks to all who have sent suggestions on how I might resolve my "KAT Not > Tuning" issue. > > Here's what I

Re: [Elecraft] Logging with K3/0 remotely

I'll repeat back what I think I understand about your current setup: You have a serial-USB adapter plugged into the female DE-9 labeled "COM1" on the front of the RRC-1258, the other [USB-A] end is plugged into a USB slot on your computer, and device mangler tells you it is "COM3". If that's

[Elecraft] Logging with K3/0 remotely

Got the RemoteRig setup working great except for one small wrinkle - logging. I have a serial to USB cable connected from COM1 on the 1258 and settings at both control and remote set to Mode 7 - CAT to COM2. The computer recognizes the connection as COM3, but when I try to direct a logging

[Elecraft] KAT or KPA Issue, Likely KPA

Thanks to all who have sent suggestions on how I might resolve my "KAT Not Tuning" issue. Here's what I think I know so far: 1. The KAT seems fine. 2. The P3 Output Monitor thinks it sees 0.6W on the antenna line after the KAT. 3. This implies to me that the K3S thinks it is tuning with 25W,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

Oops, that is Willson Peak (yes, double-L) and it is 2-3 miles to the nearest house. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Oct 25, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > >> On Oct 25, 2016, at 2:31 PM, Edward R Cole

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

> On Oct 25, 2016, at 2:31 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > I wonder where in the world one sees a 20m noise floor that low when antenna > is connected? Only when I lived off the grid running on battery power did I > see S0 noise on my radio (3.9-KHz with TS180S from a

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

Most of this very interesting post is not-relevant to my ham radio operating (eme on VHF+). Comments preceded by asterisk * inserted below: - Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:21:20 + (UTC) From: Al Lorona To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 utility and no sub receiver

Ron, You have to use the P3 Utility to access the P3 - you cannot use the K3 Utility and the P3 Utility at the same time, they both have to use the same COM Port. For the NO SUB response, I suspect that you have not yet turned the KRX3 menu entry to Installed. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/25/2016

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

I assume that Don means a 30Hz wide peak below. While I have found APF to be good for digging out weak CW signals near the noise level, I have found a 50-100Hz bandwidth works better when there are nearby strong signals. (I have the 250Hz crystal filter.) The K3 won't let me narrow the DSP

Re: [Elecraft] P3 utility and no sub receiver

Hi Ron, You do need the P3 utility to update the P3 and the K3 Utility should not be running as they use the same serial port. If you are seeing No Sub you probably don't have the Config menu KRX3 set to ATU or BNC. Which of those you chose depends on how you have the sub receiver installed.

[Elecraft] P3 utility and no sub receiver

First time poster. I just finished putting together my K3S, subreceiver, 100 watt amplifier and panadapter. Having a medical background this was quite a unique experience. I have a couple of questions and could not find the answer in the archives so hope this is not a frequently asked question. I

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Elecraft XV50 transverter in excellent condition. Set for 10w output to drive 100w amplifier. Built with N connector for output, but will install SO-239, if desired. $250 shipped via Priority Mail to US. Steve, K6UM __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

All, While the suggestions of simulating contest conditions for testing may have merit, I believe the existing tests demonstrate that the low phase noise of the K3(S) allows you to 'saddle up' closer to an offending station in a contest or DX Pileup. The 2kHz test results does indicate that

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

There is another frontier. That is noise/RFI reduction. The Pandora's box of RFI has been opened and can't be shut at this point. We need to address the issue of noise reduction and noise blanketing in some quantitative way to compare various RX's. Right now the "comparisons" are all

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

Before I bought my K3, I discussed the radio with someone in the booth at Radiofest, a small hamfest held near Monterey, CA. After I had learned a very little bit about the radio, I had my wife (KI6SLX), a retired QA engineer for Apple, discuss UI issues. When she said it seemed OK, I wrote a

[Elecraft] FS-KPA500

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

EXCELLENT excellent excellent post...Great summary. The listen ability and ease of ergonomic operability are the reason I love radios with knobs. This is what the maestro is trying to do for for the Flex 6XXX radios. There is just not a better box for both on the market other than the K3, K3s,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

Al, As a CW op, I consider the 2 KHz away figures interesting not really relevant. I want to know how well a receiver is able to separate a weak signal from strong signals 50-100 Hz away. It would be interesting to speculate how such a measurement would be done. Let the RX use whatever

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

Nice explanation Al. It's nice to know that the K3 ranks high on the charts, but I agree that 'usability' and 'listenability' are underrated. Before I purchased my K3, I went to AES in Wickliffe and listened to several receivers. I liked the sound of the Kenwoods, but I liked the 'modularity' of