Re: [Elecraft] K3s discontinued?

2020-06-15 Thread Wayne Coburn
Does this mean there's going to be a KX4 QRP radio? :-D 73, Wayne C KK6ZPL On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 8:26 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Gary, VK1ZZ, wrote: > > > I was hoping to add a K3s to my current setup (K3 #679) but that appears > to be out of the > > question dammit. > > > Hi Gary, > > We

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RF output

2020-06-15 Thread Vic Rosenthal
Check that TX INHIBIT is off in the menu. Victor 4X6GP > On 16 Jun 2020, at 0:35, G4BVH wrote: > >  > > > > >Hi Bill,The rig doesnot produce any RF out in any mode. Everything > looks normal on the display, LEDs etc, the rig keys via mic or paddle but > just no RF.Some have

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/15/2020 4:55 PM, Wes wrote: OK  QSL. All of my computers have soundcards including the, soon to be replaced, shack Lenovo laptop. I tried a TASCAM US-100, highly recommended by K9YC, without seeing any improvement over the Lenovo on digital modes. Hi Wes, You might want to look at the

Re: [Elecraft] K3s discontinued?

2020-06-15 Thread Paul Van Dyke
Sorry that was from Paul - KB9AVO On Mon, Jun 15, 2020, 11:34 PM Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Wayne, I've always said .. "Real life comes 1st" > > On Mon, Jun 15, 2020, 11:26 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > >> Gary, VK1ZZ, wrote: >> >> > I was hoping to add a K3s to my current setup (K3 #679) but that >>

Re: [Elecraft] K3s discontinued?

2020-06-15 Thread Paul Van Dyke
Wayne, I've always said .. "Real life comes 1st" On Mon, Jun 15, 2020, 11:26 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Gary, VK1ZZ, wrote: > > > I was hoping to add a K3s to my current setup (K3 #679) but that appears > to be out of the > > question dammit. > > > Hi Gary, > > We sold the last K3S, I believe,

Re: [Elecraft] K3s discontinued?

2020-06-15 Thread Wayne Burdick
Gary, VK1ZZ, wrote: > I was hoping to add a K3s to my current setup (K3 #679) but that appears to > be out of the > question dammit. Hi Gary, We sold the last K3S, I believe, but we'll have a number of upgraded, fully warranted K3's available for purchase on the web site sometime soon. Some

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
You do not need an exotic soundcard for digital modes, most any will do. The big thing to pay attention to is the noise level, which may or may not be specified. The soundcards reviewed at www.telepostinc.com is a good resource, but those listed are for panadapter purposes, and need a wide

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Gwen Patton
The repurposed Chromebook I use for my field digital operating has the world's most useless built in sound system. Even if you have one of the goofy cables that will fit the sound socket, it won't work for digital. I tried. I looked it up, and it's a design defect in pretty much all Chromebooks.

Re: [Elecraft] K3s discontinued?

2020-06-15 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
The page says: Please Note: We have limited stock of K3S/100-F and K3S/10-K. We no longer offer the K3S/100-K and the K3S/10-F. I would guess they have limited stock because their assemblers are either at home, or working on the initial K4

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

2020-06-15 Thread Adrian
I don't agree,... Any issue between the LP-100A and KPA1500 is extremely unlikely, and any issue in the antenna system would reflect on both LP-100A and KPA-1500 swr indications. I find the LP-100A consistent readings at all drive levels discounts the antenna system thereafter as a cause.

[Elecraft] K3s discontinued?

2020-06-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Was there a reason why the K3s was discontinued? Looking at the pricing for a K4 was a shock in itself, when I did the numbers to convert to AUD I was floored. That is one great beast BUT too far out of my price range sadly. As one who normally does not buy unwanted used equipment, I was hoping

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

2020-06-15 Thread Larry (K8UT)
Ed, Your dummy load choices at 1500 watts range from expensive and good (Bird) to cheap and not-so-good. For example the MFJ-264 is listed as handling 1500 watts but if you read the fine print (the derating curve printed on its case ) you're limited to 8 seconds at 1500 watts. And each time

Re: [Elecraft] White noise on K3transmit

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Frantz
Do check that you have the K3 configured for the front panel mic and the correct bias setting. Just guess why I suggest this. :-) 73 Bill AE6JV On 6/14/20 at 10:58 AM, mikefur...@att.net (Mike Furrey) wrote: > I just set up to operate in the 6 meter contest and after no contacts, trying >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

2020-06-15 Thread Jack Brindle via Elecraft
That means that he needs to check the connectors, adapters and cable that run from the KPA500 to the LPA-100 and potentially the LP-100A itself. The directional coupler is the last component in the KPA500 chain. For reflected power, it simply reports the conditions it sees from the antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Rig Setup RRC-1258 MkII SOLD

2020-06-15 Thread NS9I WI
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Re: [Elecraft] NEW! DIGITAL DISPLAY UNIT for ELECRAFT W2 WATT METER!

2020-06-15 Thread Keith Ennis via Elecraft
Still have a few of these in stock. Www.KV5J.com Keith On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 08:24:53 PM CDT, Keith Ennis wrote: I've been asked about using the display unit for remote. Both the W2 and my display unit use a straightforward rs232 port. I haven't done it yet, but connecting 2

[Elecraft] SSB 40 M net 6-14-2020

2020-06-15 Thread Eric Lanzl
Here are the stations that checked in to the 40m net on Sunday 6-14-2020. Thanks to the relay stations and to all who checked in. WB9JNZ for WM6P SSB Net 6-14-2020 WB9JNZ   Eric    IL       K3   Substitute Net Control K8NU   Carl   OH      K3SKB9AVO   Paul      

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Wes
The first thing I do when getting a new (to me) computer is turn off Windows sounds. I watch Youtube using ROKU on the big screen. Wes  N7WS On 6/15/2020 2:47 PM, W6IPA wrote: The matter is that you will send all the OS sounds to that interface (because you have only one)- and at this

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Walter Underwood
This list was last updated in 2018. http://www.telepostinc.com/soundcards.html wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 15, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Wes wrote: > > OK QSL. > > All of my computers have soundcards including the, soon to be replaced,

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Wes
OK  QSL. All of my computers have soundcards including the, soon to be replaced, shack Lenovo laptop. I tried a TASCAM US-100, highly recommended by K9YC, without seeing any improvement over the Lenovo on digital modes. Wes  N7WS On 6/15/2020 2:59 PM, Eric wrote: Hi Wes, Thank you (and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

2020-06-15 Thread Adrian
Did you see this part in Ed's earlier post ; " An LP-100A on the output of the KPA1500 is also used and displays the correct low SWR at all drive levels that I would expect to be seeing on the KPA1500 display." This would also should any power breakdown, but it doesn't ? Adrian Fewster

[Elecraft] NAQCC QRPp Sprint

2020-06-15 Thread Larry Makoski
DATE: JUNE 17, 2020 (The evening of the 16th in North America.) TIME: 0030-0230 UTC BANDS: 80, 40, 20 (See the General Instructions page for suggested freq.) mW QRPp SPRINT RULES: All QSOs are to made with 1-watt of output power or less. Complete sprint rules

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Peter Dougherty
If you have a K3s with the built in codecs that's not the case at all. It's its own independent audio device. For original K3 radios and other earlier rigs without built-in USB audio, I recommend the Microham Microkeyer-II. It ran my Yaesu Mark V based shack for about 10 years, and I got the

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread W6IPA
The matter is that you will send all the OS sounds to that interface (because you have only one)- and at this point you need to chase all the notifications what will be sending sound, and you cannot watch youtube anymore :-) JC/W6IPA. > On Jun 15, 2020, at 2:31 PM, Wes wrote: > > What's the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RF output

2020-06-15 Thread G4BVH
Hi Bill,The rig does not produce any RF out in any mode. Everything looks normal on the display, LEDs etc, the rig keys via mic or paddle but just no RF.Some have suggested a bad internal cable connection or bad board edge connector. I am working my way through those.

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Wes
What's the matter with the internal soundcard in your computer? Wes  N7WS On 6/15/2020 9:30 AM, Eric KG6MZS wrote: Hello All, I just scanned the archives for recommendations on a good external USB audio interface for sound card digital. In 2017 Jim (K9YC) recommended two (ASUS and Newmark)

Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 6 meters on FT8

2020-06-15 Thread Keith Trinity WE6R
If you have a K3S (or late K3, with the KPA3A type 100w amp). Please see the recent FW notes in the K3 Utility about setting the 6m Atn6 attenuator switch to prevent 6m oscillations. Also, what rev of KLPA3A and KPA3A are you at? There have been improvements. Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech.

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

2020-06-15 Thread Joseph McIntire
Ok i have two transverse that I put together a 144 MHz and a 50 MHz the 144 I finished think 2009 did the cals but if I remember correctly when I tried testing it when I keyed up it was like I got a carrier or something I had a hand held in the shack and I could here it key but did not

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

2020-06-15 Thread Keith Trinity WE6R
You must go into the config menu, set KPA3 to "nor" then cycle power. Then connect to the utility and the 50w should be available to run from there. Set KXV3 to nor also, cycle power, then you can use the Utility to run the MW test too. Looks like you DID do the 50 manually and the TXGN number

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/15/2020 9:30 AM, Eric KG6MZS wrote: In 2017 Jim (K9YC) recommended two (ASUS and Newmark) that are no longer available. Most of the products I recommended can be found on ebay. As with any purchases online, pay attention to customer ratings and the "look" of the listing. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

2020-06-15 Thread Joseph McIntire
Ok will do. Question though. It is calling it the high power or 50 watt TX gain calibration. Turn off the ATU if you have one. I don't wish I did. But anyway select each band go to tune and verify 50 watts out. Ok I had 50 watts on each. But have not seen in the manual where you would

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

2020-06-15 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/15/2020 6:48 AM, Ed G wrote: When setting the power output of my K3 to give varying amounts of drive to the KPA1500, I am seeing SWR as displayed on the KPA1500 changing by a significant amount depending on the drive level. Look for something breaking down in your antenna system or

[Elecraft] External Digital Box

2020-06-15 Thread Darryl J Kelly
I use Tascam US-2x2 digital sound card boxes, work very well, have about 100 db noise level, I actually have three of the them used mostly for MARS. Darryl, KK5IB __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread W6IPA
If you want to connect line level input/output, and you want to be able to monitor the input and output through a headset, I would recommend : https://www.adorama.com/beuca202.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyJLy7NCE6gIVVRh9Ch0a4A14EAQYASABEgKS2PD_BwE_source=adl-gbase

Re: [Elecraft] K4 cables

2020-06-15 Thread Brian Broggie
Hi, Joseph! We are going to have a 10' shielded ethernet cable available as an option on our website for the K4. Thanks for asking! Brian Broggie K4 Program Manager Elecraft, Inc. W6FVI On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 8:14 AM Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: > Howdy Gang. > > Does anyone know if the K4

[Elecraft] SSB Net 6-14-2020

2020-06-15 Thread Eric Lanzl
Here is the list of stations checking in to the 20m SSB net for Sunday June 14,2020. Thanks to the relay stations listed below for your help. There is a 40m net at 18:45Z and an 80m net at 0100Z. The 40m net is on 7.280 and the 80m. net meets on 3940. Thanks to all who participated. On the week

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Gwen Patton
I like this one, Eric. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J7P0OGI -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 12:30 PM Eric KG6MZS wrote: > Hello All, > > I just scanned the archives for recommendations on a good external USB > audio interface for sound card digital. In 2017

Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 6 meters on FT8

2020-06-15 Thread cbscholl
Yes this was a K3. I had been running the audio gain at about that point. But when the pictures were taken I had backed off to try to help the situation. Barney -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 6 meters on FT8

2020-06-15 Thread cbscholl
This is a picture of my signal on a 7851 about 6 miles away. At another point I had the KPA500 and it looked like this. I also saw a similar view on a 7300 in the

[Elecraft] K160RX K2 160 Meter and 2nd Ant Option SOLD

2020-06-15 Thread w4sc
K160RX K2 160 Meter and 2nd Ant Option SOLD Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __ 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

[Elecraft] Novice looking for a loaded K1

2020-06-15 Thread Stephen Roberts
Anyone have one to sell? I'm trying to get a new op up and running and after trying my K1, he just has to have one ;-) Steve—W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

2020-06-15 Thread Keith Trinity WE6R
Also we suggest setting the K3 Utility to the ADVANCED mode for more control. Keith WE6R On 6/15/2020 12:27 PM, Joseph McIntire wrote: Ok wel will do that. I do not have the sub receiver so that makes it a little easier. I still have all the original paper work and manuals. I was going to

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

2020-06-15 Thread Joseph McIntire
Ok wel will do that. I do not have the sub receiver so that makes it a little easier. I still have all the original paper work and manuals. I was going to print the latest manuals tonight. I know that there's options in there I don't have but most the functions updated by firmware

Re: [Elecraft] K4 cables

2020-06-15 Thread Drew AF2Z
Cables can also be assembled without need of special tools. There are lots of options for shielding (check out the various FTP and UTP varieties), outdoor jacketing, buriable, etc., plus any custom length you might want to make up. 73, Drew AF2Z On 06/15/20 13:47, Neil Zampella wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

2020-06-15 Thread Keith Trinity WE6R
At this point, I would do the reset, then set RS232 to 38400 to continue on with the DSP load. (reset puts it at 4800 which is SLOW). Then Reset again after FP & DSP have loaded, if you have a sub, you will have to turn it on in config menu, then cycle power, then load DSP2. Then a reset again

[Elecraft] K3S & Panodapter

2020-06-15 Thread Terry Erhardt
I am looking for a K3S and P3, for sale. Thanks W8TJE __ 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 hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

2020-06-15 Thread Joseph McIntire
Yes that is what happened I just loaded the latest FW the mcu and FPF firmware update went well but when it loaded the DSP when it restarted the radio for some reason it didn't recognize the 2.88 version it had just installed. You know question marks ??.?? For the installed version

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

2020-06-15 Thread Keith Trinity WE6R
Hi Joe; That is a HUGE jump! ( from 1.96 to 5.67. The oldest I have seen come in was 1.30!!) It is rare, but I have seen a glitch or two in extreme jumps. One is the ADC REF gets set to an invalid voltage of 4.00 which is OUT of RANGE!! Also any saved configs you might load could be an issue

Re: [Elecraft] K4 cables

2020-06-15 Thread Neil Zampella
Probably not .. but you can get CAT6 cable (which will work with CAT5 connections) at Amazon at various cable lengths if you don't have one lying around. https://tinyurl.com/ycrsycwg Neil, KN3ILZ On 6/15/2020 11:12 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: Howdy Gang. Does anyone know if the K4 will

Re: [Elecraft] K4 cables

2020-06-15 Thread Brian Broggie
Hi, Joseph! Our plan is to have a 10' shielded ethernet cable available on our website as a K4 option. Thanks for asking! Brian Broggie K4 Program Manager at Elecraft, Inc. Address Watsonville, CA Phone (831) 763-4211 <(831) 763-4211> Mobile (831) 601-6983 <(831) 601-6983> Email

Re: [Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt 2020

2020-06-15 Thread Walter Underwood
Let me Google that for you. NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Yes, the announcement was totally mysterious with no links to helpful information. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >

[Elecraft] FS Remote Rig Setup RRC-1258 MkII

2020-06-15 Thread NS9I WI
*I have two RRC's with all the cables, one remote and one control unit. These are setup for remoteing two K3's locally or across the world. The control unit has the WIFI board installed. All the information is available on the internet. $400 shipped USPS Priority Mail Conus - PayPal or USPS

Re: [Elecraft] White noise on K3transmit

2020-06-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, Start your investigation simply: Look at the deflection on the ALC meter. If you do not have 5 to 7 bars flashing on voice peaks, you are not driving the audio enough. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/14/2020 10:58 AM, Mike Furrey wrote: I just set up to operate in the 6 meter contest and after no

[Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

2020-06-15 Thread Eric KG6MZS
Hello All, I just scanned the archives for recommendations on a good external USB audio interface for sound card digital. In 2017 Jim (K9YC) recommended two (ASUS and Newmark) that are no longer available. What are the current favs that are out there now? TIA, Eric KG6MZS > > Buy the ASUS

[Elecraft] White noise on K3transmit

2020-06-15 Thread Mike Furrey
I just set up to operate in the 6 meter contest and after no contacts, trying with two different microphones (first the Elecraft mic, then a Heil mic) on the front panel, a check with a local said he only hears white noise when I transmit. I am missing something. I am transmitting into a 2

[Elecraft] Problem found - sound card in the trash

2020-06-15 Thread N4ZR
It was, after all, my >10 year old Encore USB sound card - now sold by Star Tech - that was causing the problem -- 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - No high power output - Low power OK

2020-06-15 Thread Ben Gelb
Hi Ken - I had a similar issue with my K3S in May (SN 11272 - very similar age). I detailed it in this thread: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2020-May/275684.html It ended up that R5 on the KPA3A board (part of QSK T/R switching circuit) had a broken solder connection due to the fact

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] intermittent RF path interruption

2020-06-15 Thread Ben Gelb
Just to close the loop. Elecraft (Keith, WE6R) confirmed that this issue has been observed on other units. The design problem leading to this issue was corrected in the layout of Rev E of the KPA3A (I have Rev D, which is affected by the problem). He indicated additionally that while R5 has been

[Elecraft] K3S - No high power output - Low power OK

2020-06-15 Thread Ken Bolin
My K3S is about 3 years old and is S/N 11185. It has operated flawlessly since it got out of the box. I was using it this weekend in the VHF contest and operated perfectly until Sunday afternoon. I took a break for dinner and came back about two hours later and found that I had no power

[Elecraft] K4 cables

2020-06-15 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
Howdy Gang. Does anyone know if the K4 will ship with an Ethernet cable? 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt 2020

2020-06-15 Thread Gwen Patton
It's a QRP contest, John. Here's a webpage: http://w2lj.blogspot.com/p/njqrp-skeeter-hunt.html I'll have to read about this, but I may be interested myself, so I should probably get my request for a number in. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 10:48 AM John Boedeker via

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

2020-06-15 Thread Ed G
Hi Larry, Yes, exact same problem is there with a known good dummy load in place of the Steppir yagi I normally use. --Ed— Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Larry (K8UT) Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 10:09 AM To: Ed G; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on

[Elecraft] K160RX K2 160 Meter and 2nd Ant Option for sale

2020-06-15 Thread w4sc
UNBUILT K160RX K2 160 Meter and 2nd Ant Option kit for sale. Parts inventoried this AM. Complete. You get to build it. Another closet find! $75 includes shipping US. Contact off list for payment options. 73 de Ben W4SC Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Re: [Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt 2020

2020-06-15 Thread John Boedeker via Elecraft
Ok ok you have my attention now. What the heck? You lost my on the first Skeeter Hunt reference. What is Skeeter Hunting? I’m a poor lost soul. Just getting back into ham radio. The other day I was fortunate enough to part with my hard earned cash and order a spanking brand new KX3/PX3

Re: [Elecraft] MFJ 1234

2020-06-15 Thread A Kiddoo
Been there done that. In one word - DON’T. RigPi only gives you remote control of VFO. All other radio control is via on/off functions that you have to program in code. Audio is iffy at best using mumble. This thing is a compilation of free software loosely glued together under a slick looking

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

2020-06-15 Thread Larry (K8UT)
Ed, Not seeing that here. SWR value unchanged at 10, 20, 30, 35 watts of drive. Suggest you test into a dummy load to see if the problem goes away, which would suggest some issue with power level into the feedline or antenna. -larry (K8UT) -- Original Message -- From: "Ed G" To:

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Operation on 6 Meters

2020-06-15 Thread Ed G
Folks, I am trying to understand some odd KPA1500 operation on 6 meters. When setting the power output of my K3 to give varying amounts of drive to the KPA1500, I am seeing SWR as displayed on the KPA1500 changing by a significant amount depending on the drive level. This is with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RF output

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Steffey NY9H
DOES k3 xmit ssb with a mic in usb ? what mode ( TXDATA) are you using ... usually when I have that symptom, turns out that computer sound card is NOT putting out TX audio to rig. On 6/15/2020 4:04 AM, G4BVH wrote: Hi, I have had a fault develop on my K3 whereby there is no RF being

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KIO3 Problem with WSJT-X?

2020-06-15 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
It seems at least possible that the polyphonic audio bleat is being produced by feedback somehow occurring between LIN IN and LIN OUT on the KIO3. Two possibilities - either the sound card has failed in this peculiar way, or there is some setting, either in my WIN 10 computer's sound settings

[Elecraft] K3 KIO3 Problem with WSJT-X?

2020-06-15 Thread N4ZR
I am trying to diagnose a problem with my K3/KIO3 which surfaced during the ARRL VHF contest.  Previously, I had used this setup for hundreds of QSOs on HF. I am using an external Startec USB soundcard.  The KIO3 IN jack is cabled to the speaker output of the soundcard.  The KIO3 OUT jack is

Re: [Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt 2020

2020-06-15 Thread Steven Budny via Elecraft
Count me in.need a number please.kc1acl,Steven  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, June 15, 2020, 5:43 AM, Larry Makoski wrote: Skeeter Hunters! The Ninth Annual NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is set for Sunday, August 16th. A word about Skeeter Hunt numbers as I'm already receiving e-mail

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RF output

2020-06-15 Thread Wes
On 6/15/2020 1:10 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: Is TX test on? 73 de Dick, K6KR On Jun 15, 2020, at 01:06, G4BVH wrote: Hi, I have had a fault develop on my K3 whereby there is no RF being produced. I have emailed the details to Elecraft support and am hoping to receive a reply with

[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt 2020

2020-06-15 Thread Larry Makoski
Skeeter Hunters! The Ninth Annual NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is set for Sunday, August 16th. A word about Skeeter Hunt numbers as I'm already receiving e-mail requests. Tradition is that Skeeter Hunt numbers are issued as of the First Day of Summer - which this year is NEXT Saturday, June. ONLY e-mail

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RF output

2020-06-15 Thread WILLIE BABER
I had a problem with no output, but the radio was keying. I reseated all cables going to the synthesizer, and rf output returned. 73, Will, wj9b CWops #1085 CWA Advisor levels II and III http://cwops.org/ On Monday, June 15, 2020, 01:04:50 AM PDT, G4BVH wrote: Hi, I have had a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S with Remoterig RRC1258

2020-06-15 Thread John Langdon
Should be no difference between K3 or K3S. The later model K3/0 minis have "K3S" on the front panel. See http://www.remoterig.com/downloads/RemoteRig_RRC1258-MkII_Users_manual-A40.pdf p 213 for setup for "Twin K3". 73 John N5CQ -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RF output

2020-06-15 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Is TX test on? 73 de Dick, K6KR > On Jun 15, 2020, at 01:06, G4BVH wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I have had a fault develop on my K3 whereby there is no RF being produced. I > have emailed the details to Elecraft support and am hoping to receive a > reply with suggestions. However, I thought I

[Elecraft] K3 - No RF output

2020-06-15 Thread G4BVH
Hi, I have had a fault develop on my K3 whereby there is no RF being produced. I have emailed the details to Elecraft support and am hoping to receive a reply with suggestions. However, I thought I would also send the details here in case anyone can suggest something to try or investigate

[Elecraft] K3S with Remoterig RRC1258

2020-06-15 Thread Roger Dixon
Hi All We have good success using a K3/0 mini to control a remote K3. We would now like to extend the system and have the possibility to use a K3S as the control rig and/or a K3S as the remote rig. I have, despite numerous searches, been able to discover the radio control connectivity for the

[Elecraft] Setting Compression and TXEQ

2020-06-15 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/14/2020 2:04 PM, oz6...@qsl.net wrote: The only way I made it acceptable for him and others was dropping my Compression and Mic gain to much lower values, that is 10 for each. First, the numbers on the readout are MEANINGLESS. What matters is the indicated compression on the bar graph