Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

I find the KX3 internal speaker OK, but not great. I found this amazingly small, powered (internal battery) speaker that is a huge upgrade, and weighs almost nothing. Important if you go back packing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HB18IZ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie =UTF8=1 Barthold

Re: [Elecraft] Adjusting Audio Level for Digital Modes

As an operational note for WSJT-X.  Version 1.8.0 -rc2 To adjust the audio level via the software slider marked *Pwr* on the right, I find it more precise to place the cursor just above or just below the slider bar, depending which way you wish the audio level to go, and click the left mouse

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 5:01 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 9/8/2017 3:00 PM, Christopher Hoover wrote: > >> I find the KX2 audio level to be borderline in most field situations. >> > > It depends a lot on what sort of "field" you happen to be in. +1

Re: [Elecraft] TX Mode issue

I had these exact symptoms. It turned out that Tx Inhibit was enabled, but the hardware line was left floating. 73, Josh W6XU Sent from my mobile device > > ...there are instances where I go to transmit and find the TX test mode is > enabled. Furthermore, the front panel switch will not

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

On 9/8/2017 3:00 PM, Christopher Hoover wrote: I find the KX2 audio level to be borderline in most field situations. It depends a lot on what sort of "field" you happen to be in. On a quiet mountaintop or spot in the woods, it's plenty good enough unless you happen to have much hearing loss.

Re: [Elecraft] TX Mode issue

On 9/8/2017 2:47 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: Any ideas? Only a WAG, Wes. All of the Elecraft radios write their current setup to RAM when you turn off the radio with its own power switch, and the next time the radio is turned on, that setup is applied. If, however, you remove DC power from the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] USB Interface

"RX" audio, not TX. 73, Ed W0YK On Sep 8, 2017 1:40 PM, Ed Muns wrote: > > I think John is asking about LINE OUT of the K3 for TX audio into the PC for > MMTTY decode. > > 73, > Ed W0YK > On Sep 8, 2017 12:50 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > > > John, > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX144 questions

On 9/8/2017 12:37 PM, Rus Healy wrote: Looking to get some real data on the 2-meter module. There's plenty. All Elecraft manuals and many schematics are downloadable as pdf files on their website. I can't think of a better start. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Adjusting Audio Level for Digital Modes

Bret, You likely have the LINE IN level in the K3/K3S set to either the high or low end of the range. Set it first for midrange (about 30), and then set the soundcard "speaker" output slider for about 50%, and set the WSJT-X slider also to about 50%. Then see what the ALC meter reads

Re: [Elecraft] Adjusting Audio Level for Digital Modes

At present, I have my PC's USB Audio Codec Playback Level set at 35%, and am adjusting ALC with the MIC knob. With the WSTJ-X Tune ON, I'm slowly increasing MIC until the 3rd bar shows. Further increase jumps directly to the 5th bar, with no 4th bar appearing or flashing 5th bar. I could swear I

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power

> So 5 to 7 bars seem to be indicated. Where does the '4 solid, fifth > flashing come from'? As explained by Wayne and Lyle several years ago, in data modes the ALC meter scale is shifted so that any display below four bars shows *audio input level* below the nominal operating point (whatever

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power

Wes, That information comes from the DSP designer who has on several occassions stated that the onset of ALC is at the 5th bar. He has indicated that from the time of K3 Firmware Field Test. Why that information is not in the K3 and K3S manuals is a mystery to me. It is present in the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

> > The KX2's speaker is just fine. PLENTY loud enough and quite intelligible. I find the KX2 audio level to be borderline in most field situations. Inside on a desk, sure; it'll do. I almost always use headphones in the field. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 5:04 AM, Tommy

[Elecraft] TX Mode issue

I've had to remove my K3S from the station again for repair. I've resurrected my old K3 to fill in. (Always have a spare) Since the last time this happened, I've ventured into FT8 operating and I noted that when I used my USB to Serial converter that always worked fine in the past, FT8 was

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power

I am often puzzled by some of this advice. The K3S manual on page 30 says among other things: "While speaking into the microphone in a normal voice, adjust MIC for a peak ALC meter indication of about 5-7 bars (see below)". Then regarding audio data modes it says on page 34: "If you’re using

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] USB Interface

I think John is asking about LINE OUT of the K3 for TX audio into the PC for MMTTY decode. 73, Ed W0YK On Sep 8, 2017 12:50 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > John, > > Look back to posts earlier today regarding WSJT-X. > > We have been discussing how to set the audio levels for

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

When I was operating portable on the beach in Hawaii, I tried using the speaker but found that I really had to use headphones, particularly if I ended up doing any cw ragchewing... It was really hard to hold a conversation due to the varying noise level of crashing waves and folks having fun..

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] USB Interface

John, Look back to posts earlier today regarding WSJT-X. We have been discussing how to set the audio levels for WSJT-X, but the same thing applies to and all other soundcard digital modes, including AFSK A - which you should be using with MMTTY. It defaults to LSB, turns off compression

[Elecraft] KX144 questions

Greetings. I recently acquired two K3s, and this is my first post to this list. One of the K3s has the 2-meter module in it but I haven't had it on the bench to test it. Looking to get some real data on the 2-meter module. Background: I'm mainly an HF contester, but I've also been known to

Re: [Elecraft] Adjusting Audio Level for Digital Modes

Bob and all, Lyle Johnson (the DSP designer) has stated several times that actual ALC begins at the 5th bar on the "ALC" meter. That is the point of "Zero ALC" for the K3/K3S/KX3/KX2. The K2 is different in its indication in that the ALC begins at the 1st bar illuminated. The data mode

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Q7/Q8 base voltage

Jukka, Measure the values of R59 (4.7k), R60 (100 ohms), R61 (120 ohms), and R62 (2.7k). If this is a K2 with a serial number below 3000, R60 will be a 100 ohm potentiometer - set it to full counterclockwise rotation or replace it with a fixed 100 ohm resistor. Even though 0.65 volts is

[Elecraft] [K3] USB Interface

I have the USB interface card in my K3. I use the audio out (USB Microphone) for the MTTY program. Question is how to set the audio levels. FWIW, I currently have the K3 Line Out set to 5, and the computer USB Mic level set to around mid-scale. Is there a better combination for improved

[Elecraft] KAT500 and a FTdx1200

Hi Gang, I'm helping a relatively new Amateur who just ordered a KAT500 for use with her Yaesu FTdx1200. I've read the Elecraft paper: 'Yaesu FTdx1200 with KPA/KAT500 Power Combo' which describes the setup for the KAT500 Basic Mode with the FTdx1200. I'm wondering if there is a way to

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

(If you receive a dupe, my apologies) With my KX3, for phone, I'd wear earbuds just to help me screen out background noise, although volume/quality is decent given size. For cw, tone generator is not as loud as I'd like for me to hear what I'm sending (I've got to be careful how I set up when

[Elecraft] Adjusting Audio Level for Digital Modes

Don is absolutely correct on his earlier points.   The K3S setup and operation does not follow the suggestions for setting the audio levels as other radios and as described in the WSJT-X user information. In DATA mode, it is my view that A L C stands for AUDIO  LEVEL CREST.  i.e. the highest

[Elecraft] K3/0 Mini question

Good afternoon, I lost the audio on my K3/0 Mini last night. The unit functions as it should in making changes to the remote K3 (actually located about 10 feet away). I can see on the RemoteHams software the auto being received from the remote and If I use a separate set of headphones using a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

John Gibson writes: Dear KX2 or KX3 owners, If you own a KX2 or KX3, do you find that the built-in speakers produce sound of sufficient loudness and good intelligibility? I do not (yet) own one of these fine radios, so I must ask others for this information. I have had no problems using

[Elecraft] [K2] Q7/Q8 base voltage

Hello! While raining and after solar flares it is time to look into my friend's K2 (#3169). It had other PA transistor blown. I am in process of replacing all K2PAKIT components. After changing Q11 and Q13 I am checking Q7/Q8 B voltage. On RX it is 0 volts, but on TX seems to be 0.65 V with my

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

In a quiet setting either indoors or outdoors I find the KX2 internal speaker adequate. If there is much background noise or careful listening is needed (crowded bands and/or weak signals) then I will go to Apple earbuds. If you use external speaker(s), powered speakers are needed because the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] OT - SFI going crazy - 127 - 10 should be open

SFI has been as high as 140 since the big flare, close to its max at the cycle 24 peak. Skip K6DGW Gary Smith wrote: >I worked VK4CC on 10M with FT8 mode at >00:04 from Connecticut, earlier this >evening. Definitely open. > >73, > >Gary >KA1J > >> 10M was open to VK-ZL-SoPac

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

The KX3 is OK. I have heard that the KX2 is better. With my KX3, I use a $9 external audio amp to drive inexpensive stereo speakers. I wrote up the details on my blog. https://observer.wunderwood.org/2017/03/04/speakers-for-my-elecraft-kx3/

[Elecraft] timewave pk232sc

does anyone have experience using the 232sc with the k3? I would like to use one and not sure about the cabling. I used use one with my Orion but that had the din connector and the k3 doesn't. Any info appreciated. 73, tnx, Steve W1DXH

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator

I'd have a fully automatic generator in a second IF we had propane or natural gas available. However, the addition of suitable tanks and piping, which MUST be installed "professionally", would be well over the cost of the generator itself. All of you with non-invertor conventional 3600 RPM

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator

FWIW, I have a 16 KW Generac propane generator.  It uses load-shedding modules with an automatic transfer switch, so that if my load exceeds capacity the 240-VAC loads will be shed one at a time.  I figure the chances of my simultaneously running the dryer, the oven, the AC and my amplifier

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

Amazingly well for the size. If you need more, I would add headphones or external speakers. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 8:53 AM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: > Hard to answer as I don't know your situation or operating conditions. I > have the KX3. It is sufficiently loud and ok

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

Hard to answer as I don't know your situation or operating conditions. I have the KX3. It is sufficiently loud and ok intelligibility if I'm in a quiet place with no distractions. Add some earphones and it sounds wonderful. Good pseudo-stereo effect. 73, Kev K4VD On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 7:43 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator

I have a Kohler 8 kw unit on a whole house automatic transfer switch that runs on propane, No A/C so 8 kW supplies the whole house just fine. I've measured its output at 4% THD using a Fluke power quality meter with or without load. Seems to fit the ticket. Chip AE5KA On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 5:52

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power

Bret, This is a condition we call "Power Hunting", and it usually indicates that you do not have the audio level set correctly for Elecraft transceivers. Are you driving the audio to illuminate 4 bars on the K3S ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing? You must operate Elecraft gear

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

John, The KX2's speaker is just fine. PLENTY loud enough and quite intelligible. 73! Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #01927 On 09/08/2017 07:43 AM, John Gibson wrote: Dear KX2 or KX3 owners, If you own a KX2 or KX3, do you find that the built-in speakers produce sound of sufficient loudness and

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power

Adjusting power still has me stymied. Oddly, once set and TXing WSJT-X FT8 15sec cycles, it creeps up from 180-200W on the KPA500 readout towards 270W. The P3TXMON reads lower but creeps up over 200W on successive TX cycles as well. I moved my components around as suggested so the TX feed is now

[Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

Dear KX2 or KX3 owners, If you own a KX2 or KX3, do you find that the built-in speakers produce sound of sufficient loudness and good intelligibility? I do not (yet) own one of these fine radios, so I must ask others for this information. Thank you and 73, John, no8v