[Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 + accessories for sale

and would prefer to arrange for local (you can check it out in person) or regional pickup (happy to meet half-way). I have batteries, so if meeting elsewhere, we can turn it all on so you can verify operation if desired. My call-sign is K5DJO, name is David Orman, please respond directly to my

[Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 + accessories for sale

- been burned before which is why I prefer local sales). I have batteries, so if meeting elsewhere, we can turn it all on so you can verify operation if desired. My call-sign is K5DJO, name is David Orman, please respond directly to my email ( orma...@corenode.com ) and I'll pass you the rest of my

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 alc/cmp and swr/rf display

In the CW WGHT menu tap 1 to toggle SSB+CW (CW enabled) and SSB-CW (CW disabled). With it enabled you'll see wpm. Disable and you'll get the behavior you want with cmp/alc. Kind of a hidden menu, I forget about it sometimes too. Keep in mind you won't be able to send CW while in SSB modes with it

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Hamvention 2017

Ohh, what features? Sounds fun! Hope you and the other folks out there are having a great time! David / K5DJO On Sat, May 20, 2017, 17:11 Wayne Burdick wrote: > KPA1500 amp. And some cool KX2/KX3 firmware features. If there's anything > in-between I missed it. > > Oh... new

Re: [Elecraft] Ideal input voltage for TX on KXPA100?

ix that first. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > On 5/14/2017 3:42 PM, David Orman wrote: > >> >> Hi Don, >> >> Thank you for the reply. Is there an ideal voltage under TX/ load? 13.8V >> under load is easy, so is 14.5+. If there's advantage to running h

Re: [Elecraft] Ideal input voltage for TX on KXPA100?

vice like a Rigrunner. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 5/14/2017 2:43 PM, David Orman wrote: > > Hi, > > > > In order to maximize TX quality and cleanliness from the KXPA100, what > > should I aim for regarding input voltage on 100W keydown as seen by the > K

[Elecraft] Ideal input voltage for TX on KXPA100?

Hi, In order to maximize TX quality and cleanliness from the KXPA100, what should I aim for regarding input voltage on 100W keydown as seen by the KX3 display option PS? I've got an adjustable Astron VS-70M, but would like to power other equipment, so am trying to find to sweet spot for the radio

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New KX3 firmware also improves AF gain & monitor control granularity

gt; On May 13, 2017, at 8:46 PM, David Orman <orma...@corenode.com> wrote: > > > > Hi Wayne, > > > > Will this be released soon? The AF gain change is something I am very > much > > looking forward to. > > > > > > Grant NQ5T > K3 #2091

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New KX3 firmware also improves AF gain & monitor control granularity

Hi Wayne, Will this be released soon? The AF gain change is something I am very much looking forward to. Thank you for keeping these updates coming all these years, David / K5DJO On Apr 27, 2017 23:25, "Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3]" < kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: This

Re: [Elecraft] New KX3 firmware also improves AF gain & monitor control granularity

Yes; Wayne mentioned the fix was in the field test release, which assuming no bugs are discovered, eventually gets promoted to a full release following the test period. On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 9:21 AM, Fernando Sindeaux via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > So, let me ask a simple

[Elecraft] Feature request: Per antenna ATU mode memorization

wary I'll bump tune while I'm on ANT1 even after clearing match memory, thus not alerting me to a bad STL tuning solution, so having it in bypass makes a lot more sense, but I do sometimes flip to ANT2 to quickly see if signal is better and don't like having to re-enable the ATU. Thank you, David

Re: [Elecraft] Experiences using a portable HF loop

I would agree with the portable lossy versions. Definitely not the properly constructed versions. The loop on the left is for transmitting, and is 2" diameter tubing. Yes, I have some weed removal due. :) Not all loops are created equal, with minimal resistive losses and a well designed

Re: [Elecraft] Boost power supplies for RF amps

I believe the new Anan-8000DLE does exactly this, and steps up the voltage to 50V. No idea if there's any noise related to these boost converters. Seems like a neat idea, just not sure how it will work in practice. On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > The

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

This would be quite nice. Add better than SVGA resolution and now we're cooking with gas. Touchscreen monitor support would be the bee's knee's. As for the integrated version, maybe we will see that in a K4 or whatever the next radio iteration is called? I would definitely be interested! On Feb

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 fan noise

Noiseblocker does too (92x92x25), which I prefer due to color. :) I have no idea if this is the correct size for the KPA500, I don't have one, and can't vouch for doing the mod. BlackSilentPro would be the model I've used in past fan replacements on switches and such. Disclaimer, I have no idea

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 - PX3 taking 5 minutes to come on??? KXPA100 loses mind...

Would you be willing to share this with the list? I'm curious as to what's entailed/what the modification does and how it might help! Thank you, David On Mon, Feb 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM, n6hz wrote: > Jack, > > I'll bet your PX3 needs a capacitor mod. Please email me

Re: [Elecraft] Any ideas on how to run serial (DB9) and USBserial at the same time?

all again, David On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 8:11 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV <li...@subich.com> wrote: > On 1/19/2017 10:53 PM, David Orman wrote: > >> I need an additional RS232 output in addition to the connection >>>> to the PC for an external device that needs to track the

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 RS-232 problem

The new beta firmware for the v2 ATU supports a configurable baud rate for the loop controller. (Just released). I have a v2 ATU on the way but was curious if you had tried the latest controller firmware located on Ciro Mazzoni's website? It may resolve your issue if it was baud rate related.

Re: [Elecraft] Any ideas on how to run serial (DB9) and USBserial at the same time?

The LP-Bridge application has an output that you can set up which will > send some information to another serial port on the computer. See the > LP-Bridge documentation at www.telepostinc.com. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 1/19/2017 10:53 PM, David Orman wrote: > >>

Re: [Elecraft] Any ideas on how to run serial (DB9) and USBserial at the same time?

> > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > > > On 1/19/2017 7:19 PM, David Orman wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I'd like to have serial output via db9 and also usb at the same time with >> my KX3. Is this something possible? ie: have the cable run from my >> KXPA1

[Elecraft] Any ideas on how to run serial (DB9) and USBserial at the same time?

Hi, I'd like to have serial output via db9 and also usb at the same time with my KX3. Is this something possible? ie: have the cable run from my KXPA100(I have a KX3/KXPA100/PX3 trio) to some sort of external box with a DB9connector using the KXSER option, and that box would have a second DB9port

[Elecraft] Bonding KX3/PX3/KXPA100 - any examples?

Hi, After reading Jim/K9YC's helpful documentation, as well as various suggestions on this and other lists, it's clear bonding equipment together is a good plan. I'm curious to see _how_ people have done this with their KX3/PX3/KXPA100 combinations, as in what points (thumbscrews for the feet?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

While I appreciate the motivation behind your request, you should have asked Wayne directly, and not via an email list sent to hundreds (thousands?) of users. If you did not want community replies, you should not have sent an email to a community mailing list. On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 1:46 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

Another question - how long/what gauge is the wire running to your KXPA100? I wouldn't expect enough drop to pull your voltage down to a point at which it cuts back power, but you never know. Check your KX3 for the source voltage when transmitting, that'll tell you if you're dropping below the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 eHam Review

Completely agree, I'd love the upgraded battery option if it's possible within the constraints of the KX3 HW. There also looked to be some software functionality like RTC adjustment and amp-hour display that would be cool to have in the KX3, as well. On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 1:27 PM, George Cortez

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 setting up digital

Agreed re: Mic button setting, that happens to me all the time. Would it be possible to have it turn it off when switching to DATA A? Also, widening the filter BW out to the full 4kHz at the same time? Perhaps there's other uses of DATA A I don't know that might make these requests invalid, so

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - How to enable RF output meter? Stuck in ALC display

can switch to DATA mode then change meter scales by tapping Keyer/mic > knob then go back to SSB. > > > 73 from David GM4JJJ > > > On 26 Apr 2016, at 16:54, David Orman <orma...@corenode.com> wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I tried tapping the keye

[Elecraft] KX3 - How to enable RF output meter? Stuck in ALC display

Hi, I tried tapping the keyer/mic button to change the display to RF output from ALC while in USB and LSB modes, and it doesn't switch over. I seem to remember this working before. I am on the latest firmware. Is there a trick to this I'm missing? Thank you, David

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA Power Output

Make sure the 3db attenuation switch on the back is set to out/auto, not in. Had the same problem myself the other day. David On Sat, Apr 16, 2016 at 7:29 PM, Tom Field wrote: > I'm having difficulty getting more than about 70 to 80 watts out of the > KXPA 100. I have it

[Elecraft] KXPA100 MCU 1.35 still in beta testing phase?

Is MCU 1.35 going to be promoted to release at any point? This was asked previously on the other list but wasn't addressed, so I thought I'd ask here. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX3 feature request: mAh counter

Hi, A feature that would be very handy (if possible) would be a mAh counter that could be reset as needed. With many of the batteries we use in the field (LiFePO4 external or high quality NiMH internal) having relatively flat discharge curves, monitoring voltage doesn't give you a very good

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website and Fios

n was reset > > > There was a very long delay (minutes) between the "Accept" message and the > "Recv failure" message. > > AB2TC - Knut > > > > C:\Users\AB2TC\Desktop\Installs\curl\curl_7_46_0_openssl_nghttp2_x64> > > > On 1/3/2016 5:07

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website and Fios

Sounds like Verizon has a transparent proxy in the middle, and something is goofing up there. Lots of ISPs do this kind of thing for content filtering/caching/etc, unfortunately, and if that proxy doesn't serve the page properly, it'll look like an issue with the site itself. Hopefully they'll

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website and Fios

Apache/2.2.3 (CentOS) Server at elecraft.com Port 80 > > * Closing connection 0 > > C:\Users\AB2TC\Desktop\Installs\curl\curl_7_46_0_openssl_nghttp2_x64> > > > It seems to confirm the notion that it connects to elecraft.com but fails > to > open the http connection. Mayb

[Elecraft] PX3 Keyboard list URL / feedback about non-working KB

Hi, I've seen the various posts on this/yahoo mailing list regarding KBs that work with the PX3 (tested). Having tried Insignia keyboards that appear to work at first, but key-presses sometimes don't go through, sometimes hitting 'esc' doesn't stop transmissions, etc - only noticed after multiple

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: no ALC bars on transmit

In addition to not enough output, too much output can do the same thing. It took me a long time after switching laptops to figure out I had my output too _high_ and that was causing no ALC bars to display. Since you're using fldigi, I suggest the following: 1) Hookup headphones/speakers to your

[Elecraft] KX3 ALC - bug?

I've run into a few situations now where I'm setting up a new computer to work digital modes with a KX3, and the ALC shows nothing. I'll keep increasing output to insane levels, and nothing. Turns out, the levels are too high already. Drop them down, and back in business. This seems odd, I would

[Elecraft] Per antenna ATU settings for KX3/KXPA100

Is it possible to bypass the ATU on one antenna but not the other? I have a small transmitting loop on ANT1 and a horizontal wire loop on ANT2. The STL has an ATU for tuning the loop physically, and thus I should not be using the ATU on the KXPA100/KX3. I'd like to disable/bypass the ATU for this

Re: [Elecraft] RX SHFT=8.0 I.F. Image (16 kHz) Nulling

will help you to see what is going on at a glance. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 17 Feb 2015, at 12:11 am, David Orman orma...@corenode.com wrote: RX Shift is definitely set to 8.0, on every band. I had to do that for the previous step, which went successfully. Thank you, David On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 3

Re: [Elecraft] RX SHFT=8.0 I.F. Image (16 kHz) Nulling

, and 8kHz shift is not enabled, then you'll pick up the image 2 * 550 Hz = 1.1 kHz away, which is what you are reporting. Remember that RX SHFT is a per-band setting, so you need to enable it separately for each band. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 16 Feb 2015, at 12:17 pm, David Orman orma

[Elecraft] RX SHFT=8.0 I.F. Image (16 kHz) Nulling

Hi, I've been performing all of the All-Band Receive Opposite Sideband and I.F. Image Nulling steps without issue using my PX3 (and AA-54) as a signal generator. I'm at the last section, RX SHFT=8.0 I.F. Image (16 kHz) Nulling, and am having trouble. Following the directions, and setting my KX3

[Elecraft] Adjusting reference frequency some time after tx compensation

Hi, A while ago (months) I did the extended temperature compensation procedure using the XG50, which seemed successful. I decided to tune up to 20MHz recently, and noticed when in CW mode, if I ran spot (manual) I was off, by a small margin (33Hz). I'm assuming this is normal as time goes on, is

[Elecraft] PX3 - odd 'missing' signal

I've noticed on various modes/combinations of spans, I show some what look like null regions. Sometimes it's right where I'm tuned, sometimes it's offset. In this picture, I am tuned to 14.055.050, in CW mode, span is 2, and there is a deep null area centered somewhere around 14.056.05. In some

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VFO leakage on antenna

Glad this thread popped up, noticed this earlier when out portable with a friend (or rather, he noticed it); this setting fixed it entirely. I'll keep it off unless needed as the manual seems to indicate that's the right way to go. Thank you, David On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 12:47 PM, Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 red LED flashing?

Mine does this as well, if there's a way to disable it that would be neat. I'm not sure if it's tied to some function that can be disabled or not, but it stands out a bit when you're operating in the dark. Not a big deal by any means, it's only really noticeable to me when my eyes are

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 showing mirrored display

Bill F. helped me out, in case other people run into this - I re-seated all the cables (he mentioned the I/Q cable specifically, but I did all just in case) and this solved the problem. David On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 3:15 PM, David Orman orma...@corenode.com wrote: Hi, This morning when I

[Elecraft] PX3 showing mirrored display

Hi, This morning when I turned on my KX3/PX3/KXPA100 combination, the display on the PX3 seems to be mirrored to the right/left of the frequency marker. I'm sure I've changed a setting somewhere to cause this, but I don't know which one. I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to resolve this, I

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 makes tuning in a PSK31 signal more accurately

The method you just described has been exactly my experience. Using the PX3 I tune to the left peak, and it decodes well every time. Tuning to the center does not work. CWT has never worked well for me. David On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 2:59 PM, Gary - NC3Z nc3z.g...@gmail.com wrote: Well one of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

If I'm understanding your question properly, going by memory, I had the KXUSB plugged into the KXPA100 with that setup, and was able to use computer-control of the KX3. I *think* I was turning off the PX3 when I was flashing the KX3 firmware, but it's been a bit so don't quote me on that being

Re: [Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+PX3 = Outta Inputs/Outputs

Hi David, keep the PX3 off, turn on PA mode on the KX3, then turn on the PX3, and see if that works. I remember running into an order-of-operations problem like this before, worth a try at least. I don't have my setup connected right now or I'd figure out what I was doing to make things jive.

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 decode missing characters that are displayed on the KX3

Likewise, I've seen the same behavior as well. David On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 12:24 PM, Scott Simpson sasimp...@gmail.com wrote: i've seen the same issue scott sasimp...@gmail.com On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 12:05 PM, Phil Irey pir...@gmail.com wrote: When I use the PX3 to decode text, I

[Elecraft] PX3 in sunlight

How are people coping with use of the PX3 in any kind of sunlight? My display is completely unreadable even on a cloudy day. Even trying to shade it with my hand didn't work out. Curious what others are doing to mitigate this when operating portable, as the PX3 is such a huge help I'd rather not

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 in sunlight

, 2014 at 11:17 AM, David Orman orma...@corenode.com wrote: How are people coping with use of the PX3 in any kind of sunlight? My display is completely unreadable even on a cloudy day. Even trying to shade it with my hand didn't work out. Curious what others are doing to mitigate this when

Re: [Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

I'm glad to hear you are mostly OK. Very sorry to hear this happened. I use LiPo for R/C aircraft/helicopters, and charge them outside on the back patio clear of anything inside those bags for this very reason. I've had a couple grenade (you'd think figuratively, but as you described, literally)

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Request for EMI/RF Interference Opinion

You're thinking of this: http://www.arrl.org/sounds-of-rfi Very useful site, I agree with you! On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Eric Norris norrislawfi...@gmail.com wrote: Somebody on this list once sent a link to a page that has recordings of all sorts of RFI sources. I used it to track down

Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?

I am a new ham, licensed this year (general). Wayne obviously has the design perspective re: KX3 but I wanted to talk about my experience. I'm in IT, and an engineer, so I research anything I am looking at purchasing quite heavily prior to purchase. I won't talk about why my research lead me to

Re: [Elecraft] KX 3 Intermittent problem power up problem

I have not run into this. Are you running the most recent stable firmware? How are you supplying power to your unit? Do you have the battery module option installed? Thanks, David/K5DJO On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 8:52 PM, l s via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Has anyone with a KX3

Re: [Elecraft] KX 3 Intermittent problem power up problem

, 2014 at 9:07 PM, David Orman orma...@corenode.com wrote: I have not run into this. Are you running the most recent stable firmware? How are you supplying power to your unit? Do you have the battery module option installed? Thanks, David/K5DJO On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 8:52 PM, l s via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Timekeeping

I'm feeling lucky (quite rare). My KX3 (just checked) was ~20s off my NTP synced computers, and I set it about 3 months ago. I suppose it will drift more over time, but it sounds like there is variance that exists between units. How much do these clocks change over time in terms of

[Elecraft] KX3/PX3/PSK31 decoding

Hi, I've noticed PSK31 decoding seems to be rather hit or miss on my KX3/PX3 combo. I'm wondering if I am tuning properly. Should I be tuning on the PX3 so that the frequency tuned is on the center of the PSK31 stream on the waterfall? Or something else? Auto spotting doesn't seem to help a lot.

[Elecraft] Suggestions for good 192kHz external sound card for digital modes

Hi, Splitting off from the Signalink thread, since it's actually a different question, what are the current external sound cards that people suggest (that are supported in Linux if known - if not - that's ok)? I see the Tascam mentioned in the PDF in the other thread, so I'm looking into those

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions for good 192kHz external sound card fordigital modes

a 44khz card has a bandwidth way beond what any digital mode on HF needs.or is it that to get a 32bit adapter just by default it will have high bit rates. David Moes VE3DVY On Tuesday 11/11/2014 at 7:08 pm, David Orman wrote: Hi, Splitting off from the Signalink thread, since

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions for good 192kHz external sound card fordigital modes

I am using it for wide-frequency viewing, which is why I made my request as such re: 192kHz. I definitely want a 24bit card for the reasons you mentions. You also have mentioned the noise floor - this is very important to me. I'm often operating in non-optimal conditions, so every little bit

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 menu problem

Do you have a PX3? I was having problems like this until I spoke with Elecraft, and they had me keep the PX3 off until I kicked on the KX3, which then successfully powered on the KXPA100, at which point I power up the PX3 and everything works as intended. Something about passing through the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

Responses in-line. I did a direct reply accidentally, I didn't know this list didn't set a reply-to. On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 11:19 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Added comment on one part of post below... Had no interest in using the KX3 on 2M and actually for the cost, you could

[Elecraft] Anyone have a beginners guide to utilizing roofing filters on the KX3?

Hi, I've been using primarily digital modes on my KX3, but have started moving into SSB as well. I've got the roofing filters installed in my KX3, and have used them a little when the contesting has gotten out of hand and picking out a signal has been difficult. Aside from that, I'm curious how

[Elecraft] PSK31 on KX3/PX3 + ref/scale on PX3

When using the PX3 panadapter, should I be attempting to select the center of a psk31 communication on the waterfall, or picking the low end or high end depending on band? My text decode has been variable so far, and I've not been able to figure out why. Sometimes, I'm tuned at the center of the

[Elecraft] Digital modes other than PSK31

Are there any plans to implement Olivia/Contestia into the KX3? I'm finding these digital modes are wonderful when using sub-optimal antennas or in a noisy location to conduct rag-chews, and I've love to be able to utilize these when out camping to talk with friends since I'm running QRP, without