You have to use the AUX connector and a custom cable Did you watch
the video link I gave you?
That video describes how to make the cable and/or you can also
figure it out from reading the SPE and K3s manuals...
OR you can call Dan Tassell at Exper Linears (SPE Distro in US) and ask
Barry,
Connect the "Y" cable at the PC port on the P3.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/20/2018 11:43 PM, Barry Simpson wrote:
Thank you to all those of you who replied to my earlier query regarding
band data information.
I am now also looking for a way to provide a CAT interface to the SPE
amplifier
All the KX3 line has been sold. Thank you to all who enquired, what a nice
bunch of people.
73, Don W4CBS
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Sorry for the trouble; this is a direct link to the photo of the new S-BOX
taken at Visalia:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/57MkD6TQhL8cKLpv8
73,
Bob, N6TV
On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 8:24 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> Hmm. Try https://bit.ly/Visalia2018 and scroll down to about photo #34.
>
> 73,
>
Thank you to all those of you who replied to my earlier query regarding
band data information.
I am now also looking for a way to provide a CAT interface to the SPE
amplifier without using a separate computer program.
My set up is a K3 fully upgraded with the RJ45 serial port which connects
via
That worked. Thanks. I would be interested in that.
73
Tim, KQ8M
k...@kq8m.com
On July 20, 2018, at 11:25 PM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" wrote:
Hmm. Try https://bit.ly/Visalia2018 and scroll down to about photo #34.
73,
Bob, N6TV
On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 8:13 PM, Tim Herrick wrote:
Sorry Bob, I
That
73
Tim, KQ8M
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On July 20, 2018, at 11:25 PM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" wrote:
Hmm. Try https://bit.ly/Visalia2018 and scroll down to about photo #34.
73,
Bob, N6TV
On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 8:13 PM, Tim Herrick wrote:
Sorry Bob, I get:
403. That’s an error.
We're sorry, but
Hmm. Try https://bit.ly/Visalia2018 and scroll down to about photo #34.
73,
Bob, N6TV
On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 8:13 PM, Tim Herrick wrote:
> Sorry Bob, I get:
>
>
> 403. That’s an error.
>
> We're sorry, but you do not have access to this page. That’s all we know.
>
> when I tried to access.
>
Sorry Bob, I get:
403. That’s an error.
We're sorry, but you do not have access to this page. That’s all we know.
when I tried to access.
73
Tim, KQ8M
k...@kq8m.com
On July 20, 2018, at 9:44 PM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" wrote:
Before y'all run out and order one of these CAT Routers, be advised
What did Elecraft service have to say about this condition?
Personally, I think you'll get a much better response directly from Elecraft
than posting the question here.
73, Charlie k3ICH
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On
Behalf Of Jim Fitzpatrick via
Before y'all run out and order one of these CAT Routers, be advised that I
have developed an alternate solution called "The Serial Box" or "S-BOX"
which I was just about announce on this reflector.
Sneak preview photo from Visalia, here
You probably need a replacement T/R module. Were the pin diodes exposed to
super high SWR?
John KK9A
Jim Fitzpatrick WI9WI Wrote:
I received my new KPA1500 in mid April. After giving it a test drive and
making a few QSOs here at home in Madison I took it up to our cabin in
northern WI
It sounds like the PIN diode switches are either stuck in the transmit
position, or the receive path has failed. Since a mechanical relay
bypasses the PIN diode switches in STBY, received signals would then get
through normally.
73,
Scott K9MA
On 7/20/2018 19:54, Jim Fitzpatrick via Elecraft
Howard -
I would be interested to see how the standard Eneloops compared to the
Eneloop Pro Nimh cells. My experience suggests that the internal resistance
of the Eneloop Pro cells is higher than the standard Eneloops, despite the
Pro having the higher Ah capacity. I would expect to see such a
Jim,
No answers here, but email supp...@elecraft.com.
I have heard of this sort of problem before, but do not know the answer.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/20/2018 8:54 PM, Jim Fitzpatrick via Elecraft wrote:
I received my new KPA1500 in mid April. After giving it a test drive and
making a few QSOs
I received my new KPA1500 in mid April. After giving it a test drive and
making a few QSOs here at home in Madison I took it up to our cabin in
northern WI where it will live. I operated the Florida QSO party with
it, as well as the ARRL VHF contest with no problems. I also made quite
a few
I just found the solution to the K3 limitation of 1 serial port. I have
always struggled with port sharing software--it has been off/on flaky for
me. Hamation just came out with a box that connects to the K3 and then
provides 1 UBS com port plus 3 real physical com ports. All the data from
each
Let us not forget that it is, in the end, a business decision, not a
technical one. I really want to see Elecraft remain in business and
thrive. How much of a KPA1500 could be configured as a kit is a big
question, and when you market kits, you have to increase your support,
technical
Firmware 5.58:
* PREAMP 2 (ON KXV3B) NOW USABLE ON 15 AND 17 M: PREAMP 2 improves noise figure
by about 6 dB on 15 m and 3 dB on 17 m relative to PREAMP 1.
Cheers,
Fred KE7X
From: Nr4c
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 4:38 PM
To: Cady, Fred
Cc: Guy Olinger K2AV;
At Ham-Com in July David Shoaf gave a very interesting presentation that
included a section on how the KPA1500 is tested and burned in. Both the
power supplies are burned in and then the assembled amplifiers are
burned in. Given the power levels involved and the amazingly
comprehensive burn in
Hi Steve
I have S Meter Lite running on my K3S (w/P3 & KTA1500) connected to a
fairly new HP desktop running windows 10 and utilizing the standard USB
connection. If it helps any I have the P3 connected to the compute through
the K3S. The KPA 1500 is on a separate USB cable directly
I think it’s 12-6 M
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> On Jul 20, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Cady, Fred wrote:
>
>
> Hi Guy,
>
> You can only use PREAMP2 on 17 - 6 meters. You can activate the 10 dB
> preamps in the Main and Sub receivers that can be in the chain of the receive
> antenna.
>
>
Clay Autery wrote: "Elecraft Owners are AWESOME!!! My request to the
community has been met FULLY! Thank you ALL!
For me, this in the essence of this hobby. Someone needs some assistance, so
several hams step up and loan him their hardware, without ever having met the
guy except through
Oh well, I can understand that.
Just trying save a buck.
Guess I'll wait until someone gets tired of theirs.
I have a yuge QRO brand amp which runs a couple 4CX800A's that I may
consider offering as a trade + $$.
Another possibility would be a swap for a PW-1, a Quadra, or something
similar like
Scott, again if you have missed it, Elecraft has an 'ATU update Kit' for
this purpose. Mine is to be shipped "soon." It is a PC filter board to be
installed.
73,Roy K6XK
SN 0178: With FW 1.64, the flashing SWR LED problem seems to be gone.
On 10 meters, the display no longer goes
Hi Charlie,
Last I heard, I believe it was a message from Eric here on the reflector,
that they were leaning toward not offering a kit.
73,
Mark, WB9CIF
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Behalf Of Charlie T
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 4:01 PM
To:
SN 0178: With FW 1.64, the flashing SWR LED problem seems to be gone.
On 10 meters, the display no longer goes half blank, but some extraneous
characters show up when transmitting, but it returns to normal on
receive. A big improvement, though perhaps eventually a bypass capacitor
might be
Hi Guy,
You can only use PREAMP2 on 17 - 6 meters. You can activate the 10 dB preamps
in the Main and Sub receivers that can be in the chain of the receive antenna.
Cheers,
Fred KE7X
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on
behalf of Guy Olinger K2AV
Hello, There is a new release of Win4K3Suite which fixes a few minor issues.
Win4K3Suite is a full featured control program for the Elecraft K3, K3S, KX3
and KX2 supporting the KPA500, and KPA1500 as well as various Panadapters. It
includes built in Virtual radios allowing the sharing of the
Elecraft Owners are AWESOME!!!
My request to the community has been met FULLY! Thank you ALL! Will
have shipping pre-prepared to return your XG3s the first business day
after the Shreveport Hamfest!
73,
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On 17-Jul-18 09:43, Clay
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Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:10:49 -0400
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All small value monolythic capacitors supplied by Elecraft are C0G and
the small value disc ceramics are NP0 whether or not they have a black top.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/20/2018 2:04 PM, AE0MM wrote:
Thanks, Don. Looked back at my neatly bagged inventory and found the bag I marked
"271". That's
Is there a way to select the KXV3B's extra preamp for use with low band RX
antennas. I am in the spot of putting a separate preamp in line to do what
the 10/6 m auto extra preamp already does.
I've already been digging for something like that in doc and manual but
can't find anything, so if
On 7/20/2018 10:49 AM, Allan Zadiraka wrote:
I don't recall where this table of Relative Sensitivity of Communication
Modes came from but for what's it worth::
I would estimate that FT8 is 6-10 dB better than CW with very good CW
operators on both ends. Last I heard from K1JT, JT65 is a few
Thanks, Don. Looked back at my neatly bagged inventory and found the bag I
marked "271". That's what I get for trying to be organized.
Here's what I'll use:
C72: "271"
C45: "010" (although it doesn't have a black cap to indicate "temperature
stable")
C33: "229"
C198: "270"
--ae0mm
Hi all,
I had a request to add some charts to the battery test results we
published, here is the link to the page:
https://proaudioeng.com/portable-battery-performance/
Thanks for the suggestions!
Cheers & 73,
Howie - WA4PSC
www.proaudioeng.com
I don't recall where this table of Relative Sensitivity of Communication
Modes came from but for what's it worth::
Mode
Signal to Noise Ratio Threshold
WSPR
-27 dB
JT65
-24 dB
FT8
-20 dB
Olivia
-17 dB
PSK31
-7 dB
CW
-1 dB
RTTY
+5 dB
SSB
+10 dB
*Allan Zadiraka*
*AB8OU*
4110
Those capacitors are using the standard 3 digit code - two significant
digits followed by a multiplier (9 is used for a multiplier of 0.1 in
this type of identification).
010 is 1pF
030 is 3pF
270 is 27pF
229 is 2.2pF
I don't know where your 270pF (marked 271) capacitor may be, you didn't
Hi Steve,
I can confirm it works on a K3. I'll shoot you my phone via private email.
73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Official Observer Coordinator, for Oregon
On 07/20/2018 09:23 AM, Steve Mollman via Elecraft wrote:
I have been trying to
I have used WSPR through the past years and have always been amazed at how far
one can go on so little power. I have always wondered how does it’s Signal to
Noise Ratio figures I’m getting from the reporting stations mean in relation to
being heard using CW. In other words, how close to a SNR
Mines #244 about a month old. I have used it a lot on 6M but very
little on 10M with no obvious problem.
- Paul KW7Y
At 09:17 AM 7/20/2018, Roy Koeppe wrote:
They must have made an "improvement" on some models since yours!
Roy K6XK Iowa
I am apparently fortunate. My KPA1500
I have been trying to run Greg Ordy's S Meter Lite 2.23 on my K3 and can't get
it to run.
When I hit the "run" button the transmitter is keyed for a few seconds and then
I get a message "Radio not connected or turned on. Perhaps some portion of the
configuration is incorrect. Error-Read
They must have made an "improvement" on some models since yours!
Roy K6XK Iowa
I am apparently fortunate. My KPA1500 is #29 and does not have that issue
at full power out on 10 or 6.
Ed.. AB4IQ
Hi Paul,
When attempting to transmit or 10 or 6 meters, the left half of the
Mark,
Yes, the hole is just a bit too small - it must be reamed slightly.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/20/2018 12:05 PM, Mark Petrovic wrote:
Thanks, Don. Yes, I found I had to ream the existing hole *very*
little, maybe one or two 1/100 of an inch, for the jack to pass
through without forcing it.
I'm having trouble identifying a few capacitors used in the assembly of the K2
RF board.
C72: "271"
C45: NPO "1", black top
C33: 2.2pf "2R2" or "2"
C198: NPO "27" or "272"
What I have:
a blue "010"
a blue "030"
a yellow "270"
a yellow "229"
I suspect the "229" is a 2.2pf capacitor for C33.
The
Thanks, Don. Yes, I found I had to ream the existing hole *very* little,
maybe one or two 1/100 of an inch, for the jack to pass through without
forcing it. The difference did not feel like extra paint; it felt like the
hole was in fact just a bit too small.
On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 8:49 AM Don
I am apparently fortunate. My KPA1500 is #29 and does not have that issue
at full power out on 10 or 6.
Ed.. AB4IQ
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Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 10:47 AM
To:
Any thought on when (or if) a kit version of the 1500 watt amp will be
available?
73, Charlie k3ICH
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Hi Paul,
When attempting to transmit or 10 or 6 meters, the left half of the display
instantly blanks out and remains that way till you reboot the amp power
switch. Has been reported by several with early serial numbers like my #160.
Roy K6XK
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From: Paul
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4600 KHz is the threshold for 80/60 meters. Below is 80, above 60. Your KPA is
trying to decide which band it needs to be on and is switching back and forth
with the modulation as it causes the frequency to change.
The delay is simply the band change. It would require firmware changes to fix
Hi Knut,
Mine is one of the early models (#257), purchased not long after they
became available and it's never gone home before (kit version).
There are two jumpers on the the top of the board (#12 wire?) that
cross(ed) each other and arced, causing damage. Now one of the wires is
running
How are you handling the PTT? Direct from the KPA-500 to the TS-2000
via the PA Key on the amp or by the KPA-500 Aux connector pin #10.
Check cables as one of those commands is being dropped.
Add a ferrite choke on the PTT line if using the PA Key command
method. Or, reduce drive power
Hi again,
I forgot to mention that lots of other people, maybe most users, do use high
power and will be interested to know if there is an arcing risk in their
tuners, and what can be done about it.
AB2TC - Knut
ab2tc wrote
> Hi Rick,
>
> I am curious as to what mods you had performed:
>
>
Good morning experts,
KXPA100 (serial #996) is back from the Elecraft shop. It spent about 3 weeks
unconnected from its KX3. I sent it in because the amp was faulting and
shutting down with NO detection of the fault using the KX3 or KXPA100
utilities. The amp relay clicked and … just shut down
Hi Rick,
I am curious as to what mods you had performed:
"It is repaired, UPDATED with all current mods (including moving the wires
that
arced to a different configuration) and is undergoing rigorous testing."
I am running barefoot so arcing is not likely and I do not have any
immediate plans
Could you describe this problem. I have not seen it.
- Paul KW7Y
At 05:27 AM 7/20/2018, Roy Koeppe wrote:
Now am waiting for the promised ATU upgrade kit to fix the main
display cut out problem which occurs on 10
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You do NOT need to use the band data lines. Please read the SPE 1.5K-FA
manual, et al. CAT via RS232 works fine/better.
There are also other functions you can use.
Watch this video for what you need to know and a lot more...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku8Gyl0amRY
73,
Dear Mark,
I am sending big congratulation for nice job. You made your own all band
rig, it works and you can be proud! Amazing job and I am sure you will enjoy
it. My K2 #48xx is still works like champ too.
best fun on the CW bands,
73 - Petr, OK1RP
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73 - Petr, OK1RP
"Apple & Elecraft
Good morning,
I have an interesting problem in which I hope the group here has an easy
solution.
My KPA 500 is hooked to a TS-2000 outputting 20 watts to the KPA500 and
displays the following abnormalities :
1. At frequencies between 4581 kc to 4601.6 (we are working on MARS
frequencies) using
That's wonderful Mark! I don't "need" a K2, but if I had the extra
lettuce and my K3 were fully outfitted already, I'd buy one just for the
fun of building it.
Enjoy!
73,
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On 19-Jul-18 21:28, Mark Petrovic wrote:
At long last, K2 S/N
Yesterday I updated KPA1500 Utility version and then firmware. That
corrected the occasional random flashing of the SWR LED bar display curse on
my s/n 160. Glad! Now am waiting for the promised ATU upgrade kit to fix the
main display cut out problem which occurs on 10 and 6 meters.
73,
K3/K3S Owner’s Manual shows Band Outputs data in page 21. I am referring K3S
Owner’s manual A1.
73 de JH3SIF, Keith
> 2018/07/20 16:51、Barry Simpson のメール:
>
> I want to interface my K3 with a newly acquired SPE 1.5KFA amplifier using
> the band data available on the K3 Aux In/Out socket.
>
>
I want to interface my K3 with a newly acquired SPE 1.5KFA amplifier using
the band data available on the K3 Aux In/Out socket.
Elecraft refer to the data as Bands 1,2,3 and 0 whereas SPE (and other
manufacturers) call them Bands A,B,C and D.
Please can someone let me know if A,B,C,D = 1,2,3,0
Watching V6J on 17m FT8 DX pedition mode, I found that signal db of Fox’s
lowest frequency below 300Hz is very low compared with its second frequency
above 300Hz. Here are the example;
070830 -18 0.5 293 ~ JA2VXZ RR73; JA1UXC +03
070830 -3 0.5 353 ~ JH3IMR RR73; JR1WYW +07
This does not
Congratulations!
It is as you say, I feel as if I own ham radio history.
Once Elecraft started they have been my ham radio experience.
Building K2 S/N 40 all options was the peak of my ham radio experience so
far.
I am saying that with the K3S and full 500 watt K-line on the desk.
I probably
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