Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

The Mac/Linux versions of KPA1500 utility are being worked on right now. We hope to have them out soon. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On May 31, 2018, at 8:22 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > > I have a Mac. So, no utility program :( > > >> On May 31, 2018, at 12:00 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: >> >>

Re: [Elecraft] K3x Reliability? How many have been returned for repair?

Gerald, The cost of repair varies depending on the problem. Most repairs can be accomplished within 2 hours labor at $99.00 per hour. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/31/2018 7:46 PM, Gerald Capodieci wrote: What is the average cost of repair? This is for radio problems/failures not for operator damage.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

You have abat-charger/rtc not a battery. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 31, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > > Gerry, the option does not come with cells. You will have to install 8 NiMh > cells into the pack. I use the highly recommended Sanyo Eneloops in mine. > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3x Reliability? How many have been returned for repair?

They break??? -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ 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

[Elecraft] K3x Reliability? How many have been returned for repair?

What is the average cost of repair? This is for radio problems/failures not for operator damage. *From: Gerald Capodieci (kd6et) Woodland Hills, CA USA*

[Elecraft] Cause of KPA1500 SWR bar graph fluctuations identified & fixed

Hi all, As we suspected, the SWR bar graph fluctuations observed by some KPA1500 owners were caused by an algorithmic anomaly in the firmware. This has been fixed. A few of our field testers will be checking out the new firmware for a couple of days before we do a wider release. Thanks for

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

Make sure the NiMH cells are "precharged" types. They're low-self-discharge. Standard NiMH will run down by themselves rather quickly. 73 -- Lynn On 5/31/2018 3:10 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: I will also vouch for the PAE KX33 power supply, it is ideal for the KX2, KX3 or the K2/10. If you are

Re: [Elecraft] Keep getting BAT Err message

I'd swap out the batteries and then go through the procedure that Don recommends. Dumb question; they are all NiMH, right? Hopefully Eneloop or a similar marque? On Thu, May 31, 2018 at 17:06 Don Wilhelm wrote: > Bob, > > Read the BAT ERR description on page 4 of the KXBC3 manual. > > You may

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

I will also vouch for the PAE KX33 power supply, it is ideal for the KX2, KX3 or the K2/10. If you are running a KX3 with a PX3, Pro Audio Engineering has a "Y" cable that powers both from the same supply. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/31/2018 4:43 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: You can also power the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Autoinfo speed - different with USB?

Don, ok, thank you. That clarifies the issue. Would be nice to hear from the Elecrafters if there are any firmware changes possible to improve the IF-message timing. If not: I already had the idea to implement a frequency counter which measures the VFO's frequency, connects to the RS-232

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Autoinfo speed - different with USB?

Gernot, The USB interface will not change anything unless your computer changes something at its end. Realize that the K3S or K3 with the USB interface still runs internally with RS-232. The USB interface simply moves the FTDI adapter chip inside the K3/K3S. You still have to identify the

Re: [Elecraft] Keep getting BAT Err message

Bob, Read the BAT ERR description on page 4 of the KXBC3 manual. You may have to remove the batteries and check the terminal voltage of each one with your DMM to determine if you have a bad one, or if all are possibly fully charged. Reloading software will not make any difference, but

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

On 5/31/2018 1:14 PM, Michael Blake wrote: Are you sure that it is not the K3(s) itself that has unstable output power. I see this occur on my KPA500 and it is not getting hot. Me too. Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

Absolutely. I have never seen such fluctuations of either output or grid current with my other amplifiers. Scott K9MA -- Scott Ellington --- via iPad > On May 31, 2018, at 3:14 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > > Are you sure that it is not the K3(s) itself that has unstable output

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

Be careful opening the KX-3. There is a ribbon cable in there that remains attached when you open the unit. Mike - KI8R On Thu, May 31, 2018 at 4:47 PM, Gerry Hull wrote: > DOH!!! > > I have Sony Enloops at home :-) > > LOL. Have a great evening! > > 73, > > Gerry Hull, W1VE Hancock, NH USA

[Elecraft] K3 Autoinfo speed - different with USB?

Hi all, at the WinTest-reflector people asked why the K3 does not appear "smooth" in the band map as another vendor's TRX. I made some tests and found out the following, see below. Now my question: will the new USB-Interface change that timing behavior? tnx, 73, Gernot DF5RF I just

[Elecraft] Keep getting BAT Err message

When I try to charge the battery I get Bat err message and charging is terminated. I have reloaded s/ware etc but no change. Any ideas ? Thanks Bob G3PJT -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

DOH!!! I have Sony Enloops at home :-) LOL. Have a great evening! 73, Gerry Hull, W1VE Hancock, NH USA Member: ARRL, YCCC, YCCCN, CW Ops ge...@w1ve.com ph: 1-617-CW-SPARK (find me) On Thu, May 31, 2018 at 4:38 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > Gerry, the option does not come with cells. You

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

You can also power the KX3 from an external 9-15 V battery pack (e.g. our KXBT2 & its fast charger) or a power supply. One popular supply: https://proaudioeng.com/products/pae-kx33-low-rfi-ac-power-supply/ 73, Wayne N6KR > On May 31, 2018, at 1:38 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > > Gerry, the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

And if you can’t find Eneloops locally and have to order batteries on line, and don’t want to wait, just open it up and put in 8 standard AA cells. It will work fine. Just don’t turn on the charger :-) Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > On May 31, 2018, at 4:39 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

First, it designed to use NiMH batteries, not NiCads. Second, batteries are not included. I’d suggest Panasonic Eneloop Pros, but others have different preferences. Whatever. Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > On May 31, 2018, at 4:34 PM, Gerry Hull wrote: > > Here I am at work, my KX3

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

Gerry, the option does not come with cells. You will have to install 8 NiMh cells into the pack. I use the highly recommended Sanyo Eneloops in mine. Michael Blake k9...@mac.com > On May 31, 2018, at 4:34 PM, Gerry Hull wrote: > > Here I am at work, my KX3

[Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

Here I am at work, my KX3 arrived, and I opened the box. I had ordered the assembled radio with the NiCad/RTC option. I presume I can wait till I get home.. But, Quick question: The radio does not turn on. Does it come with the battery fully discharged, disconnected or what? I would have

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

Are you sure that it is not the K3(s) itself that has unstable output power. I see this occur on my KPA500 and it is not getting hot. Michael Blake k9...@mac.com > On May 31, 2018, at 4:09 PM, K9MA wrote: > > I agree with Rick: A way to slowly adjust the drive

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

I agree with Rick: A way to slowly adjust the drive power automatically to maintain constant peak output would solve the problem. I'd think the KPA1500 firmware could do this with the K3 via the accessory cable. Probably the K3 should revert to its original output when the KPA1500 is cold, or

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 10 Update Breaks COM Port for K3 & P3 Utilities

Another issue to check once you get your USB sound going. Windows Sound >  Recording > Advanced - make sure you have a 2 channel device format.  Mine was 1 channel (mono) when I reinstalled the drivers. Rich K3RWN __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB Drivers

There is a difference between security packages and bug fixes and upgrades. Security patches are important in our highly-networked world. When an "upgrade" affects functionality, that is unacceptable. The typical Windows 10 upgrade is twice the size of the typical Linux distribution.

[Elecraft] K3 USB Drivers

This may be an instance of a much larger problem, one that has been discussed with regard to automobiles and light machinery among other environments of computer-type programming. It is, I suggest, a problem as much jurisprudential as electronic. When I buy a computer and an operating

Re: [Elecraft] LCD issue

Carl, That looks like RFI into the CPU. Mel, K6KBE From: Carl Yaffey To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 11:20 AM Subject: [Elecraft] LCD issue Again, running 1000w on 6m and lcd goes haywire occasionally. See  http://www.carl-yaffey.com/lcd.html

Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

I have a Mac. So, no utility program :( > On May 31, 2018, at 12:00 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: > > Do you also see the weird stuff on the KPA1500 Utility program on the > "operate" tab? > N2TK, Tony > Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH

Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

The junk changes while transmitting (FT8). Pretty sure it’s RF. > On May 31, 2018, at 11:53 AM, Mel Farrer wrote: > > Question, did the pattern on the LCD "move with modulation"? RFI, bad > grounding?? > > Mel, K6KBE > > > Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com

[Elecraft] LCD issue

Again, running 1000w on 6m and lcd goes haywire occasionally. See http://www.carl-yaffey.com/lcd.html Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

I've seen some gain drift with temperature, too. I've wondered if there might be a way to feed back drive power change requests to a K3, or other radio with adequate command capabilities, to maintain a target output power (say, 1500w) as the amp warms and cools. This should be done slowly - on the

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

My KPA500 also has slightly inconsistent output. If I recall output drops a little after the first few seconds of key down. Perhaps it is normal for solid state amps as I have never noticed this with a tube amp. This may be more of a concern with a legal limit amp if you want to keep it as close

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

I have experienced power level changes with s/n 45 since day one. I had envisioned setting the K3s config to ‘power per band’, adjusting the power level to just below 1500 watts on each band, and then being able to switch bands and magically find that the power level is still sitting exactly

Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

Do you also see the weird stuff on the KPA1500 Utility program on the "operate" tab? N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Carl Yaffey Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 11:47 AM To: K9MA Cc: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

Question, did the pattern on the LCD "move with modulation"? RFI, bad grounding?? Mel, K6KBE  From: Carl Yaffey To: K9MA Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd OK. I’m not alone! Hi hi > On May 31, 2018, at 11:43

Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

OK. I’m not alone! Hi hi > On May 31, 2018, at 11:43 AM, K9MA wrote: > > I observed some weird display stuff while testing the ATU on, I believe, 10 > meters. Reset didn't clear it, cycling power did. Happened a couple times. > > 73, > Scott K9MA > > -- > > Scott Ellington > >

Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

I observed some weird display stuff while testing the ATU on, I believe, 10 meters. Reset didn't clear it, cycling power did. Happened a couple times. 73, Scott K9MA -- Scott Ellington --- via iPad > On May 31, 2018, at 10:33 AM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > > Again, calling CQ on 6m,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

Yes, turning the drive up a bit restores the output to 1500 W. I haven't recorded it, but drive seems fairly flat band to band. (The K3, of course, saves the drive levels for each band.) 73, Scott K9MA -- Scott Ellington --- via iPad > On May 31, 2018, at 10:16 AM, Paul Baldock

[Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

Again, calling CQ on 6m, power around 1000. Various junk on LCD. Attaching picture assuming that’s allowed. Carl Yaffey K8NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

Yes, it does sound like a solid-state thing. Not enough negative feedback? It may be a reason NOT to run the fans continuously: Once it reaches 60 C, the fan control keeps the temperature fairly stable. 73, Scott K9MA -- Scott Ellington --- via iPad > On May 31, 2018, at 10:10

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

Can you safely increase the drive to get it back to 1500W? Another question: Is the drive requirement (amp gain) pretty flat from band to band? - Paul KW7Y At 08:10 AM 5/31/2018, Bill Stravinsky via Elecraft wrote: Yup, as the temp climbs the output drops some. Even though I'm glad I

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Power

Yup, as the temp climbs the output drops some.  Even though I'm glad I got the solid state amp I still prefer tubes, hi.  The drop is anywhere between 100 to maybe 300 watts.I never really noted the exact numbers. BillK3WJV p.s. I'm thinking its a normal solid state thing. On Wednesday,

[Elecraft] KPA1500 issue

While calling CQ in 6m, I glanced at the LCD and saw that it was lit up but blank. Pushing edit and status didn’t restore it. Turning off and back on did. ?? Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB Drivers

Jim, Apologies, I am about to go away from the office/shack computers for a few days, but my posting on Wednesday already tells everything I know. The route to the settings is in the penultimate paragraph. 73 from Ian GM3SEK >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB Drivers

ONE way is to go to: Settings --> Update and Security -->  Windows Update (default) Click on "Active Hours" and set those times how you want them. Windows will not auto-restart during those times. Additionally/Alternatively... Click on "Advanced Options" from the same place and turn ON the

[Elecraft] Potential Solution for: Windows 10 USB problems after UPDATE(AKA: K3s USB/Driver issues)

OK I think these are ALL the links needed to get all the stuff I used... Essentially, you want to use USB Oblivion, Ghostbuster, USB View, an Enviroment Variable change to show unconnected devices, et al to make visible what you need to see AND to allow you to CLEARLY identify which

Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB Drivers

On 5/31/2018 12:33 AM, Ian White wrote: I didn't realise that Win10 Home lacked those update controls, so my report applies to Pro users only. Win10 64K Pro is running on the machine I'm using for my engineering work, tech writing, and email, and I've not been able to tame its updating. Can

Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB Drivers

I didn't realise that Win10 Home lacked those update controls, so my report applies to Pro users only. 73 from Ian GM3SEK >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- >boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP >Sent: 30 May 2018 18:54