Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Erik Basilier
I have the 20Ah Bioenno battery and am very pleased with it. I did have some issues with the company, but the way they resolved the issues makes me want to recommend them. The first issue was, I wanted a light battery to power a 100W radio, and first ordered a 15 Ah model, based on the website

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 8:10 AM, Mike Flowers wrote: > 1. Turn off the VOX > 2. Set MODE to DATA, data mode to DATA A > 3. Set LINE IN > 4. Mic (Line) Gain to 3 > 5. Monitor Level to 3 > 6. Then set the P3's center frequency to 18101.50 kHz with a SPAN of 4 > >

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Fred Jensen
Li-xxx batteries are not really supportive of float charging.  It's real common for LiFePO4 and LiPoly packs to have a charging connector separate from the discharge leads to the radio, which the charger uses to equalize the charge on each cell.  I have 2 LiFePO4 4 Ah packs and a charger that

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/25/2018 11:15 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Actually, I see that Bioenne Power supplies a charger along with the 20Ah battery. Hi Phil, Note that all forms of Li batteries MUST be charged using a charger designed for their specific chemistry.  I'm using a Genasun MPPT charge regulator for

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Phil Hystad via Elecraft
Bruce, I read on-line Amazon question on the battery asking about simultaneously drawing from the battery while charger plugged in. The answer, from Bioenno themselves, was that this should not be done. The charger and using the battery should not be done simultaneously. Is your battery

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Tox
I don't have the amp, but have run my kx3 off of small (8ah?) Bioenno and 100ah blackwood innovations lifepo4 On Wed, Jul 25, 2018, 11:18 AM Phil Hystad via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Actually, I see that Bioenne Power supplies a charger along with the 20Ah > battery. > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] The ProSet - K2 Boom Headset - Left channel only...

2018-07-25 Thread Phil Kane
On 7/24/2018 10:05 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > I know I can disassemble it and find a bad joint or isolate the inline > conductor break  I was just making SURE before I turn the screws on > this STILL IN WARRANTY headset and not gonna do it without the > owner's permission first, too. And

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Phil Hystad via Elecraft
Actually, I see that Bioenne Power supplies a charger along with the 20Ah battery. > On Jul 25, 2018, at 11:12 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft > wrote: > > Jim, > > Thanks to you and the others who replied with useful information. I will > probably get > one of the batteries, probably buy

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Phil Hystad via Elecraft
Jim, Thanks to you and the others who replied with useful information. I will probably get one of the batteries, probably buy the Bioenne charger too. 73, phil > On Jul 25, 2018, at 11:03 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 7/25/2018 9:38 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: >> Has anyone operated

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/25/2018 9:38 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: Has anyone operated a KX3 with the 100-watt KXPA100 using LiPO3 (or other Li chemistry) batteries. If so, what was the battery brand, number of cells or AH rating, and performance and at what power levels. Yes, we ran that combo while

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread Mike Flowers
I will try this in the K3 Utility to see if I can get it to work there. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: Tom > Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 10:47 AM > To: Mike Flowers ; 'W1IE' > > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread Mike Flowers
Hi Dave, I have tried the ;; plus a bunch more. I've asked Elecraft Support for some assistance. My sense is that the P3 is left in some odd state by previous commands, and doesn't respond to the initial commands, but to subsequent ones. I'm going to try a P3 reset first,

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread Tom
Hi, I tried this out as a Macro in Win4K3Suite and it works fine on the first press. By default, Win4K3 does not add any delay between each command when using macros. I think that this is a specific issue to DXlab. 73 Tom va2fsq.com -Original Message- From: Mike Flowers Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread David Box
Mike, The DExxx command only effects the K3 and does not have any impact on P3 actions. You might try a string of between the K3 section and P3 commands. Dave K5MWR On July 25, 2018 10:38:32 AM MDT, Mike Flowers wrote: >Hi Jerry, > >Thanks. I checked and I did not have the latest K3

[Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

2018-07-25 Thread Phil Hystad via Elecraft
Has anyone operated a KX3 with the 100-watt KXPA100 using LiPO3 (or other Li chemistry) batteries. If so, what was the battery brand, number of cells or AH rating, and performance and at what power levels. I don't expect any research quality answers, just the experience and capability of the

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread Mike Flowers
Hi Jerry, Thanks. I checked and I did not have the latest K3 programming manual which contained the DE construct. However, still no joy in Muddville. Can not yet figure why the macro must be executed twice in order for the P3 commands to be effective. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 goes into bypass on 6 meters

2018-07-25 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Might run the K3 at 75 to 100 watts without the KPA500 and see if it shuts down. Those temperature numbers, are they the K3 or the KPA500?    You might lift the top of the K3 and remove the KPA3 100 watt amp and observe both the male and female connectors.   Look for any signs of heating or

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 goes into bypass on 6 meters

2018-07-25 Thread MICHAEL SMITH
Thank you for the suggestions. I am using an Astron linear power supply rated at 35 Amps. I have had no issues with it since purchasing it for the K-3 application. I have not checked the KPA-100 amp module to see if connections are tight. I also have not checked the cooling fan on the K-3;

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

2018-07-25 Thread Mike Furrey
Check INRAD on the Vibroplex web page. They have the adapter, very well assembled at a very reasonable price. 73, Mike WA5POK On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 9:26 AM, Gary Smith wrote: I have my father's Heil headsets and he had an Icom adapter for it. I'm only using Elecraft from now

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

2018-07-25 Thread 1lasportsman 1lasportsman
uses the same as a Kenwood. I am using my Kenwood with Heil Pro Micro and it works fine. Bill W3WGG > On July 25, 2018 at 8:24 AM Gary Smith wrote: > > > I have my father's Heil > headsets and he > had an Icom adapter for it. I'm only using > Elecraft from > now on and need an adapter > to fit

Re: [Elecraft] The ProSet - K2 Boom Headset - Left channel only...

2018-07-25 Thread Clay Autery
Geez... guys...  I didn't ask y'all anything about warranty repairs or any of that Not even my headset.  He's a 70+ year old man fully capable of making his OWN decisions. I posted a technical question! 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 25-Jul-18 09:11,

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

2018-07-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gary, The adapter is the same as the one for Kenwood - Heil AD-1-K to use with the Front Panel mic jack. Or you can just plug the microphone and phones into the rear of the K3/K3S - no adapter required. You will need to turn bias on - that microphone has the same electret element as the

Re: [Elecraft] The ProSet - K2 Boom Headset - Left channel only...

2018-07-25 Thread Walter Underwood
A Koss SB45 ($25) is another option for an interim headset. I’ve heard good reports on that one, too. https://www.amazon.com/Koss-sb45-SB-45-Communication-Stereophones/dp/B00081A2CW wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 25, 2018, at 4:17 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

2018-07-25 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Darn auto correct!!! Heil not here. G! Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 8:32 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Here has them available. You can get the parts and build one. Or it should > plug in direct on the back of the K3. That is my choice. > > Bob, K4TAX >

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

2018-07-25 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Here has them available. You can get the parts and build one. Or it should plug in direct on the back of the K3. That is my choice. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 8:24 AM, Gary Smith wrote: > > I have my father's Heil headsets and he > had an Icom adapter for it.

[Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

2018-07-25 Thread Gary Smith
I have my father's Heil headsets and he had an Icom adapter for it. I'm only using Elecraft from now on and need an adapter to fit the K3/K3s mic pin configuration. I can put one together if I buy the parts on fleabay (No more Radio Shack for local small part access) but if there is a good

Re: [Elecraft] The ProSet - K2 Boom Headset - Left channel only...

2018-07-25 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I agree with John on this.  Heil is good about warranty and quick turn-a-round.    If one is concerned about being without a headset, then I suggest obtaining/buying a CM500 as a spare while the ProSet is away for repair. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 7/25/2018 6:06 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: I would

[Elecraft] The ProSet - K2 Boom Headset - Left channel only...

2018-07-25 Thread j...@kk9a.com
I would contact Heil, they should fix it under warranty. John KK9A Clay Autery KY5G wrote: Anyone ever had a ProSet two fail to deliver two channel output when everything is set up correctly (aka bad cable or failed R channel solder joint at one end or the other)? My Elmer has a set bought

Re: [Elecraft] Which Amp ?

2018-07-25 Thread turnbull
Hello Igor,    I have found that if the SWR creeps thdn the SPE 2KA transmits an excessively wide signal. Also it generates hash on both 6 and 10 which disimproves reception. I own this amp. 73 Doug EI2CN Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Igor