2010/4/22, LA8AW odd...@gmail.com:
Here is the statement from the developer of the SPE Expert 1K-FA - regarding
ALC, quoted from an early Expert Reflector:
I hope this will clarify the SPE Expert vs K3 - and ALC !!
*We really suggest to always leave the transceiver's output power
On 30 mar 2010, at 05.18, Chris Hembree wrote:
Can you remote into the K3 from the internet and talk on your rig?
Chris W7CTH
Yes you can. There are several paths to take, most of the including software
like Ham Radio Deluxe but also at least two options using hardware to solve
some of the
On 11 mar 2010, at 17.06, K2QI wrote:
I'm curious if anyone on the reflector has had the opportunity to have a
hands-on with the new Yaesu FT-5000 now that they're available for sale.
Found these videos on Youtube from YO3GJC, not really scientific but a
comparison between the K3 and the
On 1 dec 2009, at 00.14, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
Operators were mixed
when it came to receiving a single signal on a quiet band
- those who preferred other radios felt the K3 was too
noisy.
The K3 can feel a little over charged with full RF Gain and preamp
inline... like driving a race car
On 30 nov 2009, at 22.49, Jim Brown wrote:
Thanks to my K3, I didn't even know they were there, and
couldn't hear them with my IF opened up to 400 Hz.
I had a very strong station throwing a couple of hundred dits into my
passband when I was trying to copy a weak JA. Just narrowed the
On 2 nov 2009, at 12.02, Bill W4ZV wrote:
Two Topband buddies have now reported a bad spur with relatively new
K3s
(April or May 2009) at only 20 dB down about 16 kHz from the
fundamental.
I found it useful to fiddle with the routing of the coax cables from
the synthesizer modules to
On 7 jul 2009, at 18.53, DM5TI Gerard Jendraszkiewicz wrote:
I wonder if anyone else experienced this type of problem and has a
possible solution ?
Independent of any connectiions I found out a 50Hz hum on my Line-In
audio. After a long investigation I figured out
it was a coupling with
On 9 jul 2009, at 16.02, Ignacy wrote:
There is an old problem still present on 3.19. AFter turning the rig
on, in
SSB the peak power starts at 30-70W and in a minute of transmitting
rises to
about 95W (when set to 110W). Measurements with LP-100 calibrated in
factory. The initial
On 13 jul 2009, at 21.42, EI2CN Doug Turnbull wrote:
Just how much of an improvement do you find with diversity
reception? Is it possible to quantize? I have a second receiver
on order
at this very moment and am looking forward to a new season on top
band.
Sadly I was on twenty for
On 24 maj 2009, at 15.55, Jay Rodaman wrote:
I have a problem with noise in the shack.
On transmit it is picked up by the mic. Other than lowering the RF
gain I understand that
there is a setting which could reduce or eliminate this
some where in the config. Any tgoughts would be
Hi gang,
Coming home after the JW trip I thought it was a good time to do the
Elecraft recommended mods. After doing the mods, I lost the audio in my SUB
RX. It didn't happen right away, but after a few hours use. The mods I did
was;
- K3 AF OutPut Mod
- K3 AF OutPut Mod
- Improving the
On 5 dec 2008, at 13.56, Ron N9RC wrote:
I believe the K3 may have a power spike on
first sylable that causes some of the trips. I do not use ALC but
as things
settle I may try it. I use the MFJ 600 watt auto tuner with the 2KL
and
generally it works quite well. I was not happy with a
On 1 dec 2008, at 19.12, Jim Brown wrote:
Interesting propagation from several locations on 20M caused very
strong
echoes that ran characters together to the point that I couldn't
copy them
at all. One example was about 1800Z Sunday for signals from anywhere
NE USA
and eastern Canada
Rich,
There where a lot of replies on the RX, and it's great but I also like
to comment on the K3 when it comes to SSB TX:
Audio processing - I get great reports using the HC-4 and compression
and its easy to setup. With the 3.5 mm audio plugs I can use any
headset available, my
On 21 okt 2008, at 15.58, Bill W4ZV wrote:
Aha! So it was you with that strange callsign Bjorn! I've never
heard an
SE0 before and my brain/ears were trying to make sense of it as I
was
madly switching antennas to try to peak the signal.
Yes that was me. I was using 7S0X previously and
On 21 okt 2008, at 12.32, Bill W4ZV wrote:
Regarding assembly issues, there appears to be a great variety of
skill
levels of people doing this successfully. If you can follow
directions
explicitly, I believe you will have no problems. Many of the
problems I see
on this list result from
Has anyone connected the K3 together with a microHAM Station Master? I
am having problems making TX Inhibit work the way it is supposed to.
The K3 and SM are connected together with the cable supplied by
microHAM and when I set TX INH to HI = Inh the TX icon starts
flashing as an indication that
Stewart,
Thanks for your responce to my question. The problem is on 80 meters,
other bands seems fine. When letting my K3 cool over dinner to about
30C output it became stable again. Working the temp up a few degrees
is enough to make it go wild again. Giving the box a gentle knock on
the cabinet
I am right now in the middle of the SAC contest when I notice that the K3
has a problems keeping output power stable. I noticed some excessive high
output from the amp when investigating I found that my K3 set to drive the
amp with between 20-30 watt output depending on band, delivers
On 2008-09-17 00.26, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The K3's dBV function is a *relative* measure. It must be set to
whatever reference you wish by first using AFV. The calculation
measurement is true RMS. It is used for measuring things like MDS, AGC
slope, roofing filter
Hi Jeff,
Looprecorder (http://looprecorder.de/) is great for this. You can set it up
to save at any interval, like once an hour adding the hour in the file name.
Another good use is to have it loop record the last 10 minutes whenever you
are active, that way you can always go back to verify a
Bill,
I find the diversity option interesting and I imagine that it will be a very
useful feature on topband. In what other situations do you find it useful?
I have never tried diversity myself, what would the difference be between a
filter matched to the specs provided Elecraft and a set of
Thanks for the input, this is really interesting!
On 2008-07-07 19.23, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
With two synthesizers, our software must calculate the proper PLL
divider and reference frequencies for each one. When setting the sub and
main to the same RX
Wayne,
On 080515 2:28 , wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
* Flash and EEPROM memory reads and writes are now verified, to
ensure reliability
of parameter storage. This includes PLL data tables, frequency
memories, etc.
Does this mean that the K3 will remember its last settings
On 080430 5:05 , [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bob,
I don't think your concerns are warranted. The LCD is an array of transistor
switches which affect the transmission of light by polarizing effects of
their electrostatic field. The actual light is provided by backlighting
Phil,
The problem with the currently available daylight option is that it makes
the LEDs light up on full strength.
I have this option on my wish list, I believe it is very useful to be able
to turn the display off when monitoring for openings overnight.
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
On 080428 13:44 ,
Lee,
The WPX contest was an interesting experience with the K3. I was working 670
contacts in single op all band non assisted high pwr mode. I am not a very
experienced contester, but I have been working a number of SSB contests with
my MP over the past 2-3 years.
My impression of the K3 is
Please gents!
What is this? There must be a better place than the Elecraft list to discuss
USPS vs UPS!!!
Please, I subscribe to this group to learn about my Elecraft radio...
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
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On 080330 1:09 , K9ZTV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone with a new K3 would be well advised to be monitoring the
reflector every day ... things are happening that quickly. Plus,
I know about the RX input mod... What are the other two mods??
It is pretty hard to keep up with this reflector
On 080323 15:32 , Ed K1EP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has anyone seen this?
Say I am on 12M USB. Filter width is set to 2.7. I switch to CW,
set filter to 400. Everything is fine. I switch bands to 17M CW by
tapping the band down twice fast. Filter is set to 2.7, so I change
it to 400.
After using the K3 a few weeks I am getting addicted to it, especially some
of the features. Here is my wish list for some minor improvements that I
believe would make the K3 an even more fantastic radio;
AFX Great feature! I am really start to like AFX when dxing on low bands,
especially in
On 080309 13:41 , K3KO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now if we could convince K3 to just swap this function to I/II and vice
versa.
K3KO
Roy Morris-6 wrote:
The new NORM values ALT1 and ALT2 do not show up as I or II on the display
when saved.
Yes, yes, yes! I support this suggestion!
On 080229 21:24 , wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Before we make any changes, I'd like to know:
- if you use presets at all
- if you like the new proposal better (making them fixed)
This is the beauty of firmware: it's malleable. No need to keep
functionality if it gets zero
On 080229 18:30 , Jerry Flanders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At 01:33 PM 2/23/2008, Björn Mohr wrote:
I am looking for a simple solution to reverse the K3 ALC input to a negative
going ALC circuit. If you have interfaced your K3 with any amp using
negative ALC, please let me know your solution
On 080227 23:00 , Tom AK2B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Go to http://www.dxatlas.com/MorseRunner/ and download Morse Runner. It is a
really good program for picking up a little speed - plus, it's a lot of fun.
I agree - I have stareted using Morse Runner on flights to kill time. It is
fun and
On 080223 14:01 , Dick Hanson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'd like to join Alexandr and Bjorn in support of this feature.
This is one of the most useful features on the 897 and has proved to be
invaluable when on dxpeditions.
Invariably, you'll be on SSB running a pileup and someone will be
This is something I liked with my FT-897, I think it is a good idea but
probably not the highest prio on my list.
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
On 080223 12:41 , Alexandr Kobranov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello all,
is there some support for request for AUTO CW ON/OFF firmware
function as some rigs
Has anyone figured out if it is possible to get sidetone routed to the line
out connector when keying the radio? It would be handy to hear keying this
way too.
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
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I am looking for a simple solution to reverse the K3 ALC input to a negative
going ALC circuit. If you have interfaced your K3 with any amp using
negative ALC, please let me know your solution.
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This just got me thinking... Wouldn't it be possible write instructions to
the auto notch to stay away from a signal right in the centre of the pass
band. It just have to read the pitch setting and don't notch signals there.
At least that would help to remove some of the sporadic tuners that never
On 080222 18:43 , Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In the truest sense...zero beat is when you are on the same frequency...but
that is hard to do for some hearing impaired or tone deaf operators.
Lee,
Zero beat would be considered to be whatever side tone pitch value you have
set. Then it
I agree! Although the K3 is a great radio, 90% of the mojo is antennas and
location. If you are really interested in the secret of vertical antennas
near salt water check out this site;
http://k2kw.com/k5k/dxcomp.htm
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
On 080222 5:41 , Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The box I received my kit in is just a plain box, no customized shock
absorbers that would hold and protect the completed radio. I move mine
around in a padded back pack but a pelican case or similar would also a
solution.
I wish radios would be delivered with a protective bag. If you ever buy
Hi gang,
As I understand it the FM filter would be best for AM BC with its wider
bandwidth. Not perfect, but certainly better than the AM filter that I
guess is aimed towards voice AM communications.
Has anyone tested the FM filter for AM broadcast reception? If so, what is
your comments and
Bill W4ZV wrote;
Likewise here operating single band 160 in the contest. I have 306 Qs
in 74 countries before our final hour of darkness, including at least
two other K3s (VP6DX and F5VJC).
Then you got at least three K3s logged including mine :) I got it up and
running this weekend
I had my first weekend with the new K3 and bumped into a strange problem. It
actually took me a while to figure out what was going on. When keying up
with the amplifier in line on 160 I was not able to run more than 400 watts
before the SWR protection in both the amp and SWR meter kicked in, it
Technologywhen is it too much?
Not that this really apply to an Elecraft radio, but I couldnt resist to
comment;
First of all, interesting that no one complained about the K3 internal CW
decoder but found the time to question the functionality of this software :)
Technology evolves and
Once again SAQ, the wonderful old radio station at Grimeton, Sweden, was
on the air with a Christmas Eve broadcast. This rig is the predecessor of
all of our modern CW rigs, producing clean high-power CW signals back in
1924, long before vacuum tubes were up to the job.
For the first time I
Craig VK3HE wrote;
Whats also concerning is that this decision has been made only from the
perspective
of US laws not even taking into consideration the international market.
US hams seems to have an interesting relationship with CB, dating back to
the time when FCC took the 27MHz band out
It is always fun to speculate;
Eric wrote: If you have not ordered before May 10th, we would appreciate
your holding off emailing us for status as much as possible.
So this might be the cut off date for the 1st run?
He also wrote: Weeks of Nov 12-16 and Nov 19-23 (Orders with deposits)
As a
Has anyone found a good protective carrying case for the K3? I am looking
for something like a Pelican case, but not necessarily that heavy duty...
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
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Hi gang!
I am trying to understand what my best choice of CW filters in the K3 would
be. Most of the time I am on topband, but I also chase DX around all bands.
I plan to do a little contesting, but it is not my primary interest. I have
an order for a 400hz 8-pole filter, but I am considering
Well, as a European I don't mind delays right now... the dollar is weaker
and the K3 is getting cheaper! :)
Any future K3 owners going to the NAB or RR convention in Charlotte?
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
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Bob,
I don't know about your setup, but there is almost daily e-skip between DL
and SM on 10 meters. Up here in SM, 10 meter has been pretty fun although is
supposed to be dead. Mostly e-skip from all over EU, but also many openings
to SA and some sweet openings to NA this summer. I'm sure
I like your sense of humour Gary! :)
I've been cool about delivery since I pre-ordered, but as you say... the
closer to home, the more urgent the need becomes. I find myself checking the
reflector several times per day now! :)
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
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I wrote a week ago or so;
I plan to use my K3 primarily for low band dxing, so RX antenna
switching will be crucial.
Actually I am a little confused as to how RX signals are routed. The reason
I ordered the KRX3 option was to get RX antenna functionality. Basically I
want to be able to have my
Also, if there's enough demand for an antenna-switch-only version of
the KAT3, we could offer one in the future. You'd then be able to
connect the KRX3 to the unused antenna jack, as with the KAT3.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
Put me on the demand list!
Me too!
I plan to use my K3 primarily for low band
Be a really nice touch in the K3 if I can choose whether or not
headphone insertion mutes the internal (or external) speaker.
This is functionality that is useful to me! If it is menu selectable its
even better.
73 de Björn /SM0MDG
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