[Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 Enhanced mode frequency tracking

2020-12-11 Thread Andy Durbin
"the transceiver still calls for the short burst of RF prior to transmitting at full power." Not sure I understand this. If you implement it correctly no RF TX is required. I see Dick suggested you contact me. I'll be happy to share info on my controller design. No RF TX required for my

[Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 Enhanced mode frequency tracking

2020-12-11 Thread Rick Lapp
* I have an ICOM7300 with the KAT500 and KPA500. It is an outstanding station and it is a pleasure to operate. I would however, like to improve the operation by incorporating band switching and frequency tracking. We built an Arduino based converter to convert the ICOM CI-V serial data to

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KAT500, KAP500

2020-12-11 Thread Rick Bates, NK7I
You can put (either) the KPA or the K3 on the KAT500, it can take the weight.  When I used that combo, the amp sat on the tuner, no issues. However, it's in your better interest to allow nothing atop the K3 AND the KPA to optimize cooling. If you MUST stack them, shim (along the side edges)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

2020-12-11 Thread Rick Bates, NK7I
Not just the levels but the right input source on the K3? 73, Rick NK7I On 12/11/2020 12:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Joe, Do you have the audio levels set right for transmit? Go to my webpage www.w3fpr.com and look at the last article in the left column. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/11/2020 3:10

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KAT500, KAP500

2020-12-11 Thread Lyn Norstad
Harlan - You mean Top to Bottom ... right? KPA on top? 73 Lyn, W0LEN PS - I prefer a small shelf unit to make removal easier. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Rhodes Sent: Friday, December 11, 2020

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

2020-12-11 Thread Jim Rhodes
Personally (and this varies with every setup) I usually run with the sound card output level about 1/3 of the way, the level in WSJT-X about 1/3 of the way up then adjust the mic (line-in) to get the 4 bars plus a flicker level on the ALC meter. You do not want any of the levels to be too near

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KAT500, KAP500

2020-12-11 Thread Jim Rhodes
That is how I would do it. KPA55 needs the most cooling. You will end up with a maze of wires and cables behind the stack though. On Fri, Dec 11, 2020, 13:18 Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Rearranging the shack. This may have been answered before but I can’t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

2020-12-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joe, Do you have the audio levels set right for transmit? Go to my webpage www.w3fpr.com and look at the last article in the left column. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/11/2020 3:10 PM, Joe K2UF wrote: I am trying to get FT8 running on my K3 using Rig blaster advantage. Everything works except no

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

2020-12-11 Thread Dave Cole
I am running with no interface, an d all works well here. You might consider re-configuring to not use the Rigblaster. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 12/11/20

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

2020-12-11 Thread John
Vox on Joe? On 11/12/2020 12:10 p.m., Joe K2UF wrote: I am trying to get FT8 running on my K3 using Rig blaster advantage. Everything works except no transmit RF output. Enable TX puts K3 into transmit but no RFoutput. Have tried adjusting RBA xmit level and K3 mic output. No joy.

[Elecraft] K3, KAT500, KAP500

2020-12-11 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Rearranging the shack. This may have been answered before but I can’t find it. Is it okay to stack the three units bottom to top: KPA KAT K3 73’ Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 FT8

2020-12-11 Thread Joe K2UF
I am trying to get FT8 running on my K3 using Rig blaster advantage. Everything works except no transmit RF output. Enable TX puts K3 into transmit but no RFoutput. Have tried adjusting RBA xmit level and K3 mic output. No joy. .Anyone able to share their PTT settings. Thanks, Joe K2UF

Re: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope recs

2020-12-11 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
I opted for a Rigol DS1202Z-E.  Thanks for all the great input.  These scopes are all amazing for the price and have way more capability than I'll use.  Lou W7HV On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 3:38:33 PM MST, Rich NE1EE wrote: On 2020-12-09 14:04:-0500, Kevin Cozens wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Not Receiving 80m

2020-12-11 Thread Mike K8CN
Check your RX ANT settings to be sure that you haven't inadvertently selected a non-existent RX antenna. (see bottom paragraph of page 70 in the K3s User Manual). Mike, K8CN -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __

[Elecraft] More adventures with a KX2 up at 12,500 ft

2020-12-11 Thread PAUL GACEK via Elecraft
If looking for a distraction from our COVID driven altered lifestyle, check out my snaps and narrative of a SOTA hike last August. https://nomadic.blog/2020/12/11/are-your-laurels-in-the-bloody-mountains/ Paul Gacek W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog

[Elecraft] K3s Not Receiving 80m

2020-12-11 Thread Pecena Wayne M
Hi - Has anyone experienced a K3s not receiving on 80m? All other bands appear OK. Any insight - What might I be missing. Have not heard back from Elecraft support. Thanks 73 wayne N1WP __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 199, Issue 22

2020-12-11 Thread Jonathan Archer
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 199, Issue 22

2020-12-11 Thread Jonathan Archer
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