Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Buying CM500 in NYC

Many thanks to the many who took time out to reply to my request. As well as knowing where to go for my headphones/mic it seems there's other stores I should check out - could be an expensive trip..! 73, Stewart, GW0ETF GW0ETF wrote Hi, Seems impossible to buy the CM500 in the UK so I

[Elecraft] [K3] Buying CM500 in NYC

boards shipped over to the hotel from Aptos and avoid the astronomical shipping charges to the UK. 73, Stew, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Buying-CM500-in-NYC-tp7581590.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: HIgh swr on 6m

swr on 6m. No obvious damage to the components but for now I've bypassed the trap as recommended by Gary and all is well. Thanks again...! 73, Stewart, GW0ETF GW0ETF wrote Posted this to support but no reply yet, maybe on a well earned summer break?! Anyone here help? Thanks, Stewart

[Elecraft] [K3] Toggle macros

not found this is possible. Presumably this won't work unless the 'comments' are stored in the K3's EEPROMwith the inevitable space issues? 73, Stewart, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Toggle-macros-tp7558974.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Buying a K3 in the UK?

(forget exact amount). When challenged the response was convenience plus you got a cd of software which was available anyway via download. Will be interesting to see their pricing tactics of Elecraft gear. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (whose K3 #145 was bought at $2 to the £:-) M0XDF wrote

[Elecraft] [K3] Temporary loss of rx/tx

version; never mis-behaved previously. Perhaps dirty contacts, but why no error messages?? 73, Stewart, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Temporary-loss-of-rx-tx-tp7277628p7277628.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Aliases in Softrock panadapter display

here as in Rocky, or indicated by a change in background colour that would be better. As I said earlier I think this is no more than a niggle in an excellent program but I feel my earlier post didn't get the message across... 73, Stewart, GW0ETF Arie Kleingeld PA3A-2 wrote Stewart, I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Internal Tuner Question

and will indicate forward and reflected powers consistent with whatever swr is on the line between the KAT3 and antenna; the swr reading on the K3 is all that matters in this case but the external meter is not doing any harm 73, Stewart, GW0ETF John Dziedziejko wrote Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12v ERR - Deoxit

small interdental brushes to apply the stuff; if you get some of the really small ones you can get inside the header sockets as well. This way just a few microlitres can coat everything... 73, Stewart, GW0ETF GW0ETF wrote Due to an ordering misunderstanding I have 2 different Deoxit versions

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12v ERR - Deoxit

problems with the PA module on K3 #145 but plenty with the front panel connections which Deoxit fixes. 73, Stewart, GW0ETF w0mu wrote I believe you can also purchase a can of deoxit and spray it liberally on the pins and connector side and carefully plug and unplug the board a few times

Re: [Elecraft] New product opportunity

Or how about a selection of colours other than boring black for everything? I can then co-ordinate it all to the decor in my shack. C'mon Ian, you're making it sound more like feng shui than amateur radio..! 73, Stewart, GW0ETF I look inside myself and see my heart is black I see my red

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Choice of filters in KRX3

. This is how I understand the use of SO2V so if anyone has diferent/better ideas I'd be interested to hear them. 73, Stewart, GW0ETF Robby.VY2SS wrote: Stewart, I have never tried SO2V operating but I would be interested in hearing more about it since I seem to have the hardware

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Strange Problem

in the socket barrel; either the pin was slightly undersize or the barrel had previously been expanded by a PL259 with too much solder on the pin. 73, Stewart, GW0ETF Rick Bates wrote: Good catch Don. And it should be noted that not all PL-259 mate properly if the outer shaft of the SO-239

[Elecraft] K3 - Allocating macros

whether the key is tapped or held, no difference. The stored macro also ignores Bank 1/2 selection ie written to both. Is this the way it's supposed to happen? 73, Stewart, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Allocating-macros-tp6935743p6935743.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Allocating macros

, Stewart, GW0ETF GW0ETF wrote: Been using macros for a long time but only just noticed the following.. When allocating a stored macro to one of the M* keys it appears to give me the choice of Tap or Hold (eg 'M4H Set'). This would allow 8 to be stored in M1-M4. However when stored

[Elecraft] K3 - Choice of filters in KRX3

op with separate headphones tuning the 2nd vfo' scenario which is I assume where a full filter complement would be useful. Be interested in any opinions.73, Stewart, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Choice-of-filters-in-KRX3-tp6932305p6932305

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Choice of filters in KRX3

Ah yes, I'd forgotten all about diversity. Having said that I don't have antennas for diversity here but going /P at a contest qth it could well be *very* useful. Thanks for the reminder Jon, one good reason to put it out on here... 73, Stewart, GW0ETF Jon K Hellan wrote: When using

Re: [Elecraft] T32C Kirimitati Island Dxpedition

you do manage to hear them Dave give them a call; I'm sure they'll be looking out for you..! 73, Stewart, GW0ETF g3ymc wrote: The chaps with beams have been working them, all bands, but I have no information about anybody with low wire antennas doing so yet. Yesterday evening I heard

[Elecraft] Deoxit contact cleaner for the frugal

might have made great drive cord... 73, Stewart, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Deoxit-contact-cleaner-for-the-frugal-tp6831394p6831394.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Deoxit contact cleaner for the frugal

certainly has a good press. 73, Stewart, GW0ETF Bill W4ZV wrote: GW0ETF wrote: I've been using Deoxit to nail the problem of less than perfect connections between the front panel and motherboard and the associated power-up error messages on my early K3. Stewart I'm just curious

Re: [Elecraft] K3 err msgs on powr up?

performs normally even when the errors appear. Have you checked for example that the KAT3 works when Err AT3 appears, and that you get 100w out when the PA error appears? Mine certainly didn't. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF wayne burdick wrote: Could be intermittent contact between the Front Panel

Re: [Elecraft] split operation et all

the station in the pile-up is like trying to hit the stumps from 25 yards blindfolded. 73, Stewart GW0ETF (..and it's even easier when you use a K3 with 2nd receiver...) g3ymc wrote: I have not actually been following this thread but I should add that working split in pileups is an acquired

[Elecraft] K3 - Cross mode data

much has been previously written... 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Cross-mode-data-tp6453060p6453060.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] multiple error messages on start-up

certainly be due an ERR PA1 in your list; nothing wrong with the PA module, just the software thinking it's not there. Good luck! Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-multiple-error-messages-on-start-up-tp6332972p6333417.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Failed DSP Firmware Download

click setup. If it doesn't work and you end up with a 'brick' I can always switch on my desktop PC and do a forced upload via rs232 - what's the panic? 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Bottom line - don't load firmware through a Microham device and expect good results

[Elecraft] k3 - AFX effectiveness

. Pretty sure I haven't done anything to alter this; maybe I'll dig out one of the much earlier firmware versions and see if it's maybe altered over software upgrades. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-AFX-effectiveness

[Elecraft] Love/Hate your K3

Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Love-Hate-your-K3-tp5784838p5784838.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3

Be aware though that the DSP 'switches off' the EQ once you get to 100Hz and below bandwidth. If you raise your cw sidetone frequency band as you suggest and then wind down the bandwidth your signal will take a dive as you cross the 100Hz point. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF N8XPQ wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] LP Pan versus P3 Panadapters

the power supply unless I'm in for a long contest. 73, Stewart, GW0ETF Don Cunningham wrote: I didn't go the LP Pan or other SDR route as I didn't want to have to buy a high dollar computer to do my hamming. Same reason, among others, that I won't consider the Flex radios. I want a radio

Re: [Elecraft] WTB SoftRock SDR

it in a contest for the first time last weekend and found it really useful, particularly for picking off stations off the second vfo. 73, Stewart, GW0ETF Val-12 wrote: I'm looking for SoftRock RX but it is not available at KB9YIG. Do you have a spare one? Or now, with P3 in your shack, maybe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW bug-ettes

73, Stewart, GW0ETF Vic K2VCO wrote: I assigned the QRQ menu item to one of the PFK's on my K3. It is too much of a hassle to go to the menu! I don't use RIT that much, but SPLIT is a necessity for dx pileups. I know there is a way to operate split with the subreceiver, using

[Elecraft] K3 - TX Gain calibration fail

. Tried other dummy loads too - curious why it should be showing high swr only on 10m.. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (Tried that weird advice of 'tuning' the KAT3 into the dummy load to 'teach it the LC settings for Bypass' too but no difference) -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] K3 - ATU BYPASS relay/circuitry?

can't work out what BYPASS is actually doing at the circuit level. Anyone know?? Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ATU-BYPASS-relay-circuitry-tp5244635p5244635.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] [K3] QRQ/CW+ and split

with the K3 requires using normal SPLIT. It would be a pity not to be able to take advantage of the greatly improved keying with CW+ at the higher speeds used in contesting. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-QRQ-CW-and-split

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Odd SWR readings ANT1 v ANT2

load I get a high reading again. It's as if invoking the ATU to match the antenna is wiping the 50 ohm setting previously set up - all other bands seem fine. ANT1 and 2 behave the same...TUNE power by the way is 10 watts. Stewart, GW0ETF Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: Stewart, The K3ANT does

[Elecraft] [K3] Kite antennas and static protection

an implied question isis the K3 unusual in providing static protection at it's inputs? 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Kite-antennas-and-static-protection-tp5174542p5174542.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - Odd SWR readings ANT1 v ANT2

says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? 73 and thanks, Stewart, GW0ETF (Original owner of K3 #145) Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: Stewart, The K3ANT does not do a hard bypass. Instead it sets the tuner to the memorized 50 Ohm : 50 Ohm position. Since the tuner memories are by band

Re: [Elecraft] K3 IO1 Error Message

the support guys again the radio starts to behave and I don't bother but it's quite frustrating when it's in a I'm not going to start up properly mood. 73, Stewart, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-IO1-Error-Message-tp5148110p5149863.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] K3:DSP Upgrade well worth it

to an early DSP board and compared? 73, Stewart, GW0ETF (K3 #145) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-DSP-Upgrade-well-worth-it-tp5090485p5095280.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Softrock panadapter for K3

the instructions to the letter while listening to music until something didn't seem right and then I had to undo some of my handiwork - fingers crossed it works in the end. 73, Stewart, GW0ETF (K3 #145) K4IA wrote: I have an unbuilt kit. No instructions in it. I think

Re: [Elecraft] K3 F Gain mod

lifted this way off an old PCI board to avoid shipping costs as I'd forgotten to order it with the KXV3A, doh! 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-F-Gain-mod-tp4482630p4484664.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Errors after switching on the K3

it for a while and then power cycle again which usually fixes it. I find if I power cycle immediately it doesn't go away most of the time. Weird isn't it?? 73, Stewart, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Errors-after-switching-on-the-K3-tp4473709p4475430.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] kit building or buy ready for use

but it did require me to swap out a couple of boards which were sent from Aptos. We are after all 'Radio Amateurs' so we shouldn't really have a problem with screwdrivers and ESD mats, should we?? 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF quot;Volker Wächterquot; wrote: Hello @ all, I do not know what most

Re: [Elecraft] Thinking about KXR3

is so high you can simply make the small 'centre frequency' adjustments in software without affecting performance hardly at all; obviously more of an issue for the narrower filters...that's my understanding anyway. You'll really like having the 2nd receiver...have fun, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Jim

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: killing RX key clicks

and as such is curable. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: It's basic physics, Jim. A keyed signal is amplitude modulated and an amplitude modulated signal produces sidebands. .. On CW those sidebands sound like clicks. Ron AC7AC -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in the CQWW contest

while the coffee is brewing. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (GW6W in cqww..) Jim Brown-10 wrote: On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:37:46 -0500, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Several times I got complaints from guys who came on my new run frequency to complain when I landed too close to theirfrequency

Re: [Elecraft] Pronunciation ??

An old timer not up to speed with latest technology (and hearing) thought I'd gone retro and bought an 'Ellecrafters' radio 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: 'Ele' as in 'Ele-gant' + 'craft'. 73, Eric -- View this message in context: http://n2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Error Message ERR AT3

check with support a while ago and suggested checking the KAT3 board seating - not a show stopper but certainly is weird. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF David Y. wrote: Hi All, Early on my K3 (#96) had an issue where it would not turn off without removing all power connections. This ultimately

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...(usb adaptors)

and then degrading it with a cheap little adaptor. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145) PS Can Wayne or Eric confirm that their usb adaptor *is* rf-quiet?? Bob Maser wrote: It is an adapter that can be found at electronics stores for anywhere from $25 to $40. Bob #3605 - Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 - Intermittent Loss of RF Output

crew will help you out there. Good luck 73. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF J.A. Wolf, MD, K6JW wrote: I recently completed a K3 kit. All is well except that occasionally and unpredictably, RF output drops to zero. This can happen whether I'm operating barefoot, driving my Alpha, when simplex

Re: [Elecraft] multi/2 with 2 K#s and N1MM

you the file if you want. If you don't want an internet connection it's quite straightforward and described as Ken says in the help file. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Ken K3IU wrote: Try the N1MM Users Manual. Section 41 - Multi User Support. 73, Ken K3IU Stephen Reichlyn wrote: Can

Re: [Elecraft] QSK options inquiry

I recall sometime ago enquiring of Ron Stone GW3YDX at Vine (UK Acom sales) and being told that the 1010 doesn't have vacuum relays and to go with the 1000 if I was serious about QSK. I did just that and fully support what Rick says below about the 1000. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Rick Tavan

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO tuning hash

/WIDTH controls also produce clicks. DSP helps and ofcourse it doesn't ultimately interfere with a qso. I've only noticed this since using 10m and then not all the time and I've yet to double check the mechanics/wiring inside the radio. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF K3 #145 (V3.19 and pretty well

[Elecraft] K3 - N1MM, footswitch and ESM action

if I use the keyboard ENTER key. I've tried changing the LPT Radio number from 1,2 to Both etc but no difference. Any ideas folks? I'm assuming it's an N1MM issue so it's also gone onto the N1MM Yahoo board. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3

Re: [Elecraft] CQ Contest

year's SSB field day featuring some Elecraft gear - www.radioclubs.net/dragonarc/articles.php?articles_id=341 - and no it isn't SO3R. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145) David Gilbert wrote: I operated SOSB20 in CQ WPX this past weekend and gave the K3 a pretty good workout. I

Re: [Elecraft] NB/NR Noise Blanker/ Noise reduction

Rolfe, GW0ETF Steve Ellington wrote: This is amazingWe have some who complain about NR increasing the audio and some complaining about it reducing audio! -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/NB-NR-Noise-Blanker--Noise-reduction-tp2728863p2732318.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Brush or Blow Dust?

the build up high air friction induced voltages which could fry sensitive ICs. So as my K3 #145 ages and needs a wash and brush up I wonder what is the safest way to remove the dust and spiders from inside? Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-Brush

Re: [Elecraft] How to record Audio on K3

for recording both sides of a qso as against just the rx. I used this with Audacity to record some of the pileups when I was in the Gambia recently - there's a clip on YouTube if you google C56ETF... 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF I wish to be able to record my K3 audio to explain a problem I am having

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Sales service goes from bad to worse

!). They were clearly telling porkies, and it had nothing to do with Elecraft. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF .or maybe the lady from 'Little Britain' was on duty in their office at the time - Computer tells lies? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Sales-service-goes-from-bad

Re: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realit..

at Banjul did try to extract 40% import duty from me for it...! 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF/C56ETF Julian, G4ILO wrote: I like watching birds, but I don't tick 'em off in a book, and I don't drive hundreds of miles just to spot a rarity. Same with radio. It's nice to work something unusual

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub and Main Synchronization

Have you checked the 3rd decimal digit (Hz) by switching in FINE? I once had this and noticed that this digit which isn't normally displayed was different for MAIN and SUB 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Tom, N5GE wrote: Today when I turned on my K3 #806 I noticed that when the sub and main

[Elecraft] K3 - KRX3/Main receiver isolation

when the sub is 'Off'; if the sub is thereby de-powered and isolated the sigals observed are presumably due to passive leakage?? Not found anything in manuals/elecraft.com and got bored googling for channel isolation in the soundcard 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Narrow CW Filter

' that you prefer. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO All this cross referencing of previous posts would be so much easier if each post was numbered as on some other reflectors. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Narrow-CW-Filter-tp2258338p2258751.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] K3 soapbox comments from CQ 160 CW ops

There's also this from Nigel G3TXF http://www.g3txf.com/Home/CQWW-160m-Jan-09/CQWW-160m-CW-Jan-09.html He knows a thing or two about pile-ups.. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Bill W4ZV wrote: http://www.eskimo.com/~mwdink/3830/CQWW%20160M%20Soapbox%20Jan%2026%202009.txt In your

Re: [Elecraft] K3 temperature

here. Running about 95 watts for 90 contest minutes I kept an eye on the PA temperature and it never went above 46 deg; I put my hand over the back once or twice and the fans seemed to be running but only slowly. I'm now reassured. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF wayne burdick wrote: Since I

[Elecraft] K3 - Tx power in digi modes

to PSK? RYRYRY Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---Tx-power-in-digi-modes-tp2185735p2185735.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] k3 matching filters

of ~2.7kHz to be that noticable anyway? However the wondering 'beat' between right and left channels disappears completely when you doctor the offsets - just need a nice big Beverage now. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Lyle Johnson wrote: The main receiver offset is -.97 but the new 2.k filter

Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3 - for UK?

- £14.99 though apparently this is 50% off til Xmas eve. If the pound drops any further it may even make sense for US (and EU..) users to buy direct from over here! 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=36796TabID=1C=SOU=strat15doy=search) Jeff Maass wrote: I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noisy fans?

Rolfe GW0ETF Missouri Guy, N0TT wrote: I was trying to ferret out some weak signals on 160m when the cooling fans switched on, making it very hard to hear over the whine of the fans (or fan) even through the padding on my headphones. Has anyone tried to quiet them down with vibration

[Elecraft] K3 - CW Sidetone in Dual Receive

frequency would have been handy. Apparently the key term is SMOC - so if it *is* just a small matter of coding I wonder what others more versed in the black art of dual receive think? 73, Stewar Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) PS - Nice to work you Hank (K8DD) on 20m; over here 20 and higher were very poor

Re: [Elecraft] K3 keying

a setting of 3ms makes the (Winkey) keying feel 'sweeter' so that's what I use... 73 and look out for you this weekend at GW0GEI (M2) Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Barry Simpson wrote: No one has commented on the apparent shortening of the first dit as illustrated in the QST review, Figure 1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR (was making K3 RX audio like K2)

asap and have it all running for cqww. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145) Arie Kleingeld PA3A-2 wrote: I agree on the observation of the NR. Up till now I have not been able to find a setting that gives me a real improvement. The NB is very good, but I find the NR disappointing. Any

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR (was making K3 RX audio like K2)

in running NR *unless* you want to use it as a sort-of smart squelch. Thinking about it I never feel the need to use NR when the bandwidth is cranked right down so it sort of makes sense 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Vic K2VCO wrote: GW0ETF wrote: I find RX EQ settings have a significant

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR (was making K3 RX audio like K2)

- it's quite dramatic) Glad I found this out before cqww but a little bemused as to why this 'feature' hasn't been better circulated; I've been using my K3 for a year now and have never seen mention of this. Thanks for the heads up Vic (I think that's the term...!) Stewart, GW0ETF Vic K2VCO

[Elecraft] [K3] - KRX3 filter choice

the cost would be the same. Any comments before I confirm the order?? 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145) PS. Next dilemma may be whether to fit before CQWW or would that be just tempting the Gods of fate way too much?!! -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K3KRX3-filter

[Elecraft] [K3]Re: Rambling on....

when I was over there last year enjoying a cheap holiday Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Rambling-on-tp1478604p1479953.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?

eventually presents (hopefully) 50R to the K3?? Just curious Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145 with latest everything) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---%27Unwanted%27-TX-Gain-calibrations--tp883p883.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output power unstable

repeated 5w and 50w TX GN alignments and get huge variations in the gain figures. I would have thought the gain figures per band should stay fairly constant? 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145, V2.38 etc) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-output-power-unstable

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output power unstable

to do the 5 and 50 watt power output config from start to finish which seemed to fix it. Good luck in the contest - family duties here else I would be giving away some points for you 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-output-power

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Keying-tp840393p840685.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] IARU Region 1 SSB Fieldday this weekend

!) be qrv from the island of Anglesey, North Wales with up to 2 K3s at our disposal. It's forecast heavy rain so signals may be a little watery.. 73, Stewart GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/IARU-Region-1-SSB-Fieldday-this-weekend-tp840947p840999.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying

and setup as that sent from the paddles, one speed knob controls both. I tend to use my Microham cw keyer all the time but admit the keyer in the K3 is excellent. 73, Stewart GW0ETF (K3 145) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Keying-tp841765p841970.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keying and NR No Effect Here

the title of 'unpredictable'. Running the latest betaware, dsp tables etc and also the 5ms keying hardware mod. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Keying-and-NR-tp724692p725906.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3: pseudo KRX3 free via LP-Pan+Power SDR

too. Can't wait! 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-pseudo-KRX3-%22free%22-via-LP-Pan%2BPower-SDR-tp642090p660892.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

RE: [Elecraft] Calibration with frequency counter

Station RWM in Moscow(http://www.irkutsk.com/radio/tis.htm) 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: Jon, Try zerobeating against a Russian time signal station (forgot the callsign). Good working frequencies for calibration are 4996 and 9996. Nice strong and steady

Re: [Elecraft] K3 erratic power output

in ssb. Good luck, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3/100 145) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-erratic-power-output-tp577207p578001.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Switching supplies and the K3

this is a pretty good companion to the K3. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Switching-supplies-and-the-K3-tp18326982p18338697.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft

Re: [K3] [Elecraft] Software suggestion: a more prominent TEST indicator

By coincidence I'd posted about this last week ( http://www.nabble.com/forum/ViewPost.jtp?post=18168912framed=y ) but thought no-one was interested. Perhaps my signal was hidden by 'Key-down on power up' QRM. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 s/n 145) G4ILO wrote: GM3SEK wrote: One

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Key-down on power-up (TEST icon)

Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Key-down-on-power-up-tp18158201p18168912.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

RE: [Elecraft] K3 full power strange behaviour

into a dummy load; PA temp was showing about 39 C only. Seem to remember the same sort of thing happening a while ago but so long ago I can't remember if it disappeared with a firmware change or what. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) Joe Stofko-2 wrote: Max, I also noted this with my K3

[K3] [Elecraft] [k3] Wattmeter calibration

running 80 or 85 watts instead of 100 these past few months but (wrong) numbers do have a habit of bugging you eventually 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/-k3--Wattmeter-calibration-tp18155295p18155295.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction

them complaining their receiver had died when they switched their K3 back on and not hearing any background hiss - the NR is that good! Anyway it's only one button press to turn it back on... 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3/100 145) Dave Martin-3 wrote: I've about given up too, Windy. The NR

Re: [Elecraft] RSGB RadCom K3 review posted on RSGB Members web page

!) the significant variations with roofing filter. I'm sure I'm missing something here, perhaps about how these things are actually measured; anyone care to put me right? Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3/100 #145) Bill W4ZV wrote: Jan Erik Holm wrote: Yes something isn´t right. This was his measurements

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise reduction question

find a way of referring back to a particular message so have copied the text below also.. Have fun, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) Start of quotes http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_DSP by Lyle KK7P Dec 22, 2007; 03:31pm :: The NR has changed with time and may continue to do so

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 1.96 Possible Issue

tables, to no avail... 73, Stewart, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/MCU-1.96-Possible-Issue-tp17303625p17303851.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 1.96 beta issue - Doh!!

GW0ETF wrote: Hi folks, Have recently loaded the latest Beta software (1.96) and all appears well barring an issue with the AFX (bin) setting. See the text of my message to Elecraft support below - wonder if anyone can check this while the Aptos team are perhaps busy at Dayton

RE: [Elecraft] K3 FW Download Crash

and called it 'K3 Upload' or something. Switching to that when invoking an upload seems to work every time with my K3/Microham CW Keyer. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-FW-Upload-Crash-tp17050382p17077043.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing

Re: Re[Elecraft] mote Power on/off

Page 1 of the Programmer's Reference perhaps...? Command PS (Power-on/off control) would seem to fit the bill. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Richard Thorne-3 wrote: The current subject of having the ability to turn the display on/off while operating remote could be solved another way. I would

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

still listen after 20+ years to improve my reading etc, you should never stop. .and no-one never makes mistakes.. 73 and have fun ofcourse, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Frank MacDonell wrote: Before I get on the air. What are some of the most common errors for beginning CW Operators

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - APP and the network effect

rise time mod took about 10 minutes including finding my strip of 100nF smt capacitors and no, I haven't had any problems with my power connector. Just having fun. Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 S/N 145) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3---APP-and-the-network-effect

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