Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries

2022-07-26 Thread Gwen Patton
I stopped keeping batteries (NiMH) in the internal tray when the rig got stuck in an error state while trying to update the firmware. The fix for the issue was to remove all power to the radio for a short time, maybe half a minute, then restore power and update the firmware again. Trouble is, if

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 timing settings IC-7300

2022-07-26 Thread Jack Brindle via Elecraft
The KPA500 is a QSK amplifier. It switches from RX to TX very rapidly (about 2 mSec) in order to allow QSK operation of the station. The TRTime parameter sets the time the KPA takes to transition from TX to RX - this is specifically for transmitters that may continue to output RF for a short

[Elecraft] KPA-500 timing settings IC-7300

2022-07-26 Thread Tom N4LSJ
I've been on the internet and can find IC-7300 TX Delay, CW Rise Time settings for other amplifiers pretty easily.  There don't appear to be any for -specifically- the IC-7300 and KPA-500.  Are there "officially sanctioned" settings for that combination?  I feel it may be overkill to use 30ms

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries

2022-07-26 Thread Walter Underwood
I have Eneloop Pro batteries in mine. I replaced them (originally called Eneloop XX) after seven years. A bit after that, one had a small leak. So mine are now on a five year replacement schedule. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood https://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 26, 2022, at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries

2022-07-26 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/26/2022 4:56 PM, Doug Plunkett wrote: to avoid the rare instance of a battery leaking onto the circuitry. Several years ago, I switched away from lead-acid batteries in most of equipment that uses AA and AAA cells in favor of NiMH rechargeables, after reading that they are far less

[Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries

2022-07-26 Thread Doug Plunkett
I operate my KX3 primarily as a base station as it’s the only rig I own. Love the rig and do occasionally operate portable without an external power supply. I recently heard that it’s recommended to remove the internal batteries with the rig is used primarily as a base station and connected to

[Elecraft] K4 great radio… needs better main Rx knob

2022-07-26 Thread John P
Took delivery of a K4D a couple of weeks ago. Wow…. My first SDR…and Elecraft radio….fantastic quite radio… great sensitivity…love the band pass and IF filter capabilities…..have KPA500 and KAT500 all integrated working so smoothly…my only improvement request is to develop a better main RX

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main Tuning Knob...

2022-07-26 Thread Keith Trinity WE6R
Hi Gerry; We have plenty of these, Elecraft Part # E980093 VFO A knob for K3 & K4. Old finger grip E980094 New Neoprene grip E980285 Or E850306 for knob including old finger grip. Or E850697 for knob including new style grip. Keith WE6R K3/K4 Tech

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main Tuning Knob...

2022-07-26 Thread Gerry Hull via Elecraft
Wow, what a group. Quite an outpouring of offers. I'm all set. Now to get set up for SO2R remote with my two K3/0s. 73, Gerry Hull, *W1VE *Hancock, NH USA CWOps #191 | YCCC | CanAm Contest Coalition | Maritime Contest Club RadioSport Manitoba | ARRL | RAC | QCWA ARCluster dxc.w1ve.com |

[Elecraft] some positive operating features that the KX3 has

2022-07-26 Thread JEROME SODUS
Hello, Next month, I have to give a talk about the KX3 to my club...South Mountain Radio Amateurs club. To prepare for that, I recently asked here for some information about the KX3's workings of the I/Q signal paths and am grateful for the replies received. During my presentation, I'd also

[Elecraft] My K2 lost audio

2022-07-26 Thread Chris
Hello, I have two K2/100, and one of them developed an issue last night. It suddenly lost audio. The S-meter is working, and it transmits fine but no receive audio. When I leave it long enough, the audio comes back occasionally, then goes off. I get the same results from the headphones, so