I second this.
I consider the handling part of Shipping and handling to be
equivalent to the effort assembling a part paying the company for
doing that. The shipping is a fixed price for a company and the
company has to pay staff. Not to charge for that order acceptance and
handling time
My father, W1BML used to repair TVs and radios after his work was
over back in the 50's in PA, he was the go to guy back then to have
electronics repaired (was W8QXF then W3QXF when the area changed).
I remember going with him on a house call and the unplugged TV was
the problem. He wouldn't
My opinion which may or may not be worth 2 cents:
The KX3 seems to satisfy many who would otherwise be buying a K3,
maybe a K2 or K1. To me the KX3 is a fabulous affordable QRP rig.
However nice that tiny wonder is, I prefer the larger K3 with its
greater choices and options which I find most
Me three, Just ordered two KSYN3A and a 2nd AM filter for diversity
while SWLing Broadcast stations and eventually operation on 600M. Now
to find an appropriate schematic writeup on making a worthy amp for
600M that will utilize the 1.0 mW that the k3 will generate on that
frequency.
It's my
In the early 90's I lived in a condo and couldn't put anything
outside for an antenna. The MFJ Isoloop was fairly new but I wanted
to work the lower bands more than 10-20.
In either the ARRL Handbook or the antenna handbook from the 80's
(Don't think it was Bill Orr's handbook) I found
If anyone has a KFL3B-FM or KFL3A-6K AM filter they aren't using and
would like to get rid of, please contact me directly, off-list.
Thanks.
73,
Gary
KA1J
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Congratulations on the KX3!
To get a wire over the tallest tree on the first attempt and that
includes a Redwood, look at what I do at the bottom of my QRZ page. I
got the idea from a QST article a few years ago and then built on the
idea.
It will make the setup much faster than you could
many people on the
Elecraft reflector enjoying remote operations with their QRP gear,
this will help tremendously with the antenna end of things.
73,
Gary
KA1J
On Mon,2/9/2015 12:07 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
To get a wire over the tallest tree on the first attempt and that
includes a Redwood
Harry,
I heartily recommend the Bose QC-15 headphones. They have a marvelous
ability to cancel out almost all background noise at the flip of a
switch, at least 50%. It helps to greatly reduce noises like fan
noise, room acoustics and TV from others in the house. Far more clear
than listening
I've discovered when I adjust the span to its narrowest setting, the
outer sides of the screen in both the P3 and SVGA output fade with
the center being the brightest. When I'm looking at the perimeters
for weak signals this becomes somewhat problematic. I don't see it in
wider settings.
Just a few words of thanks to both Elecraft and the members of this
forum. Over the years I've had questions that for me, eluded answers
and between the forum and the helpful people in tech at Elecraft,
answers have been found. If I can't find the answers in my searches,
I then like to ask
I've noticed something happening with the P3 that I haven't found a
way to resolve.
The K3 is hearing a station on 1.825.010 Pushing spot verifies this
is the optimal frequency I'm hearing them at.
I have the P3 span sat the narrowest at 1.
The centerline of the P3 displays 1.824.97
Pressing
Harry,
Apparently I hadn't. I had calibrated the K3 recently but missed that
in the P3 menu.
It is now properly calibrated and thank you for the pointer.
73,
Gary
KA1J
Have you looked at the Ref Cal option in the menu?
From: Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com
To: elecraft
I have the Begali Sculpture which I recently bought. The prices on
their web page are I think, a set price and are not changed as the
Euro fluctuates. The exchange price the day you buy it is what you
pay. I waited till the price hit a low and then bought.
I love the key itself but have a
that the
countersinking would be on the correct side. Worth a try, anyway.
On 26 Jan 2015 20:31, Gary Smith wrote:
I have the Begali Sculpture which I recently bought. The prices on
their web page are I think, a set price and are not changed as the
Euro fluctuates. The exchange price the day you buy
are using.
The direct connection to the power source should indicate that this is
not a K3 problem.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/23/2015 11:07 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
Just a follow-up,
I found the problem and it is in the DC terminal strip that must have
a faulty component inside. It shows
Was in the middle of the CQ 160 contest and the K3 shut down. There
is power to the radio but it is dead in the water.
The power supply is working fine, power getting to the rig, but
nothing. No fuse on the chassis, any suggestions? Lousy time to lose
the rig.
Thanks,
Gary
KA1J
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? - GL - Steve WB6RSE
On Jan 23, 2015, at 5:49 PM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
Was in the middle of the CQ 160 contest and the K3 shut down. There
is power to the radio but it is dead in the water.
The power supply is working fine, power getting to the rig, but
nothing. No fuse
on -- check DCR
from RCA jack to ground - just a chance --Its D35 a SMD 1N4007 or something
like that if I remember -
GL what a BUMMER -- 73 Hank
-Original Message-
From: Gary Smith
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 6:49 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Lost
that keeps the FET from letting the radio turn on -- check DCR
from RCA jack to ground - just a chance --Its D35 a SMD 1N4007 or
something
like that if I remember -
GL what a BUMMER -- 73 Hank
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From: Gary Smith
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 6:49 PM
Congratulations on the new K3!
73,
Gary
KA1J
THANKS GOT IT 73s Bob W5RG
From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com
To: Bob Gibson w...@yahoo.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NEW K3
Since I often use the P3 for chasing DX in a pileup, I don't need the
empty space to the left 1/2 of the screen, or rarely, the right 1/2
of the screen when I have the Dx Tx freq in the center.
I'd like to see the P3 allow you to pin the DX Tx frequency to the
far side and use the entire
I just started participating in the RTTY
roundup and using my Iambic key via the K3
to make the contacts.
Sending RTTY I've always heard my CW in
the headphones with the RTTY characters
being sent silently in the background but
suddenly I'm not hearing anything when I
send.
If I turn the
Graham,
I agree. And I also hear a transient
click albeit it far better than before.
Since you hear it as well, I have to ask
you if you hear it on the right side, not
the left, If you play a character slowly,
do you hear it at the end of the character
and if it goes away completely if you
Curious little bugger; since yesterday
when I turned the K3 on and got a message
on start-up saying ERR AT3, I find this
happens all of the time now.
In this error message state I can not
transmit. What it takes to resolve this is
to tap on a function switch like band
change, mode, split
I just picked up a Heil goldline GM-4 mic and it has an XLR connector
with 4 pins. I've been trying to find what the pins represent and as
much as I've been able to figure pin 4 =PTT and pin 3 =
shield/ground. I can't figure out what pin 2 and pin 1 go to, one of
them has to be mic, it's not
On Apr 30, 2014, at 7:48 PM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
I just picked up a Heil goldline GM-4 mic and it has an XLR connector
with 4 pins. I've been trying to find what the pins represent and as
much as I've been able to figure pin 4 =PTT and pin 3 =
shield/ground. I can't
Yes. I only wish I were the only person using one in the pileup.
Gary
KA1J
The P3 has revolutionized the way I work in a pileup!
73,
Brian, K0DTJ
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I'm on 12M and I tune in a station and I see the peak'apex of that
signal on the graph on the P3 but it is slightly lower than where it
is the strongest on the K3. To hear the station loudest and keep the
P3 indicator in place I need to adjust the shift one step lower than
the FC asterisk is
Thank you!
I sure missed that. Works perfectly now.
73,
Gary
KA1J
See p24 of the P3 Owner's Manual. Section: Frequency Calibration.
Yours might need a touch up.
73,
matt W6NIA
On Sun, 06 Apr 2014 13:21:24 -0400, you wrote:
I'm on 12M and I tune in a station and I see the
If you have one you don't need please contact me off-list.
73,
Gary
KA1J
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There have been many suggestions to this so far and all good
depending on your interests. For me, I am mostly a CW op and decided
to select filters for that purpose. I also knew I wanted a RX antenna
and listened to the chatter back in 08 deciding to get many
accessories knowing I'd want them
I thought this sounded fishy. Be aware this post came via the
Netherlands, IP 82.192.90.130 and Japan 180.42.37.37 Draw your own
conclusions.
Gary
KA1J
Sir, I am trying to sell some amateur radio gear for my father who
is moving and due to health reasons will be unable to keep his gear.
Boy if that ain't the truth. I still keep messing up with that.
Gary, KA1J
Heaven help you if you are working DX in split and don't see red -- the UP
Police will be on you in a blink of an eye!
73, Bob, WB4SON
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Remember in Oh God when George Burns as God admitted to Denver that
he made a mistake and made the Avocado seed too large? I never forgot
that part of the movie. When it comes to the K3, my only real
ergonomics complaint the opposite of that seed problem, its that the
VFO B knob is just too
Assuming you have these that are excess to your needs, I need one
Inrad 710 6KHz filter and two FM filters.
Please contact me directly and remove [Elecraft] from the subject
line so your email won't get filtered to the Elecraft folder.
73,
Gary
KA1J
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station? I've not used the P3 for this, but I normally use
the 2nd Rx to listen to the DX station and move VFO A around in the
pileup. I make fewer mistakes than when I try split.
Dick, K6KR
On Mar 18, 2014, at 23:30, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
Reading the P3 screen I see a station
frequency. Often one wants to listen on the B
frequency. It may be on another band.
SPLIT is a special case, not the norm.
...bill nr4c
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Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker
a thought
how about creating a macro that does what you want...?
On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
Bill,
Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
its
that does what you want...?
On 3/19/2014 9:31 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
Bill,
Understood that some only use it that way, that is not my norm
though. I chase DX and If I engage the magenta operation with the P3,
its to be transmitting on a DX's listening frequency and in all those
cases I
or
by executing A/B.
You are asking for something that is a bridge to far and expecting
the K3/P3 to anticipate an abnormal action.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 3/19/2014 11:17 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
Sam,
No, I've never made a macro, no idea how I'd approach that to
accomplish
)
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 3/19/2014 6:40 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
Hi Joe others who kindly replied,
What I expect and what I see as efficient may be an abnormal action
to another person but to me it is incredibly efficient and doing it
otherwise is making work and is to me
Reading the P3 screen I see a station transmitting. I use Marker A
(Green) to pin me on that desired station as soon as I tap the knob
to QSY me to a desired signal.
I listen to the station and they say UP so I know to hold in the MKR
button to activate B ((Magenta) I see where the last
Trying to take part in the RTTY contest using the CW key to send RTTY
and when I am on 15M the key is dead. When I go to other bands all is
fine and the CW key sends RTTY.
Mode on K3 display reads data but entering a call in N1MM, instead of
defaulting to 599 it defaults to 59 so somehow
Found it but unknown why. The data md was set for AFSK A but that's
odd because I never use that setting, only FSK D. Unknown why it
changed that without me telling it to do so but that was the problem
solution.
sorry for the bandwidth.
73,
Gary
KA1J
Trying to take part in the RTTY
And I have the same power supply and have done exactly the same with
my foot, with the exact same results. I now have the knob locked in
position by a wedge...
Gary
KA1J
Ron,
If your power supply happens to have a knob to set current-limiting, check
it to be sure that it hasn't
I'm looking for a KDVR3 that's excess and also some filters to fill
some slots in my main sub Rx.
I need one Inrad 710 6KHz filter and two FM filters
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73,
Gary
That is true. My K3 I assembled in 08 was brought up to today's K3
standards when it was cared for by Elecraft 2 months ago. I asked for
and had all the upgrades/updates done to it and it was very
reasonable and yes, I definitely hear a difference in cw reception
thanks to these changes.
FWIW,
When I was choosing which rig to get, to upgrade from my TenTec Omni
V, I wanted a radio that was going to be on the top of its game as
long as there were parts available for it. I considered all the rigs
available at the time and it was a close draw between the Orion the
K3. I
If you have one excess to your needs please contact me off list.
Thanks!
73,
Gary
KA1J
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I would find it helpful if the P3 markers A, B center could be made
to extend below the signal line into the waterfall; it would help
to center on the precise desired location to QSY to rather than
guesstimate with the markers being obscured by the spectrum trace on
top.
Thank you,
Gary
Is there a resource on the internet where you can look at different
screenshots and see what the source is for some of the signals that
are translated by the waterfall? I see so many different geometric
forms based on the nature of the Rf and they are a mystery to me. CW
is pretty easy to
Is there a way to have the marker track VFO A?
Along the same path, is there a way to have the marker stay on VFO A
and scroll as I adjust the K3?
It would be helpful to have see what is going on in the spectrum with
the P3 panadapter and move the VFO rather than only be able to use
the
Hi,
I just bought a used P3 with SVGA card and am experiencing something
interesting on 160M: When on all other bands the P3 display presents
with an appropriate S meter reading on the left of the P3 monitor but
on 160 my S level in the K3 is S10+ but the P3 display does not
display higher
floor) at the bottom
hold the REF LVL button
and turn the knob until you have the 'scale' showing thetop signals at
the level you want to see
On 2/12/2014 9:32 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
Hi,
I just bought a used P3 with SVGA card and am experiencing something
interesting on 160M: When
I'm interested in getting a P3 and need to find a used one that has
no issues, to save some money. If you have one that fits the bill
please contact me directly.
73,
Gary
KA1J
Gary at ka1j dot com
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I've got the Inrad 710 6000 Hz in the main Rx, its center frequency
is 8215.
Any issues my ears will be able to tell if I put a 6000 Hz KFL3A-6K
in the sub for diversity?
Thanks,
Gary
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On 2/3/2014 10:25 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
I haven't worked RTTY since 1982 or so and have a K3. I've read the
info here:http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm#RTTY and
then the section on RTTY operation without a computer. And the pages
suggested in the manual.
I've done
Along that same line as Don suggests you look at; do you have a power
supply with a variable voltage current? I have an Astron with both
on the front panel and I was having troubles till I realized I had
bumped the controls to the PS and that was my problem.
73,
Gary, KA1J
Gerald,
Have
I haven't worked RTTY since 1982 or so and have a K3. I've read the
info here: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm#RTTY and
then the section on RTTY operation without a computer. And the pages
suggested in the manual.
I still have some questions how best to set it up to work
. And...
their 8 element comes in two different varieties optimised for 80 or
160M.
73,
Gary
I am very interested in your 'steerable' antenna for 160m, would you care to
advise what you are using?
73
David
G3UNA
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From: Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com
RF BNC socket for the SUB RX and the other leg goes to
the RX ANT IN BNC socket on the KXV3A board. When I want to use my RX
antenna for both receivers I press the RX ANT button. I'm still in diversity
but I'm using the same antenna for both ears.
73,
Mike K2MK
Gary Smith-2 wrote
I
on the KXV3A board. When I want to use my RX
antenna for both receivers I press the RX ANT button. I'm still in
diversity
but I'm using the same antenna for both ears.
73,
Mike K2MK
Gary Smith-2 wrote
I connect my Rx antenna via the BNC below the SO239 outputs. I
I connect my Rx antenna via the BNC below the SO239 outputs. I have a
sub Receiver and have the Rx on the sub and listen to the vertical
transmitting antenna on the main with my stereo headset.
There are times when I'd like to only hear the Rx antenna and not the
vertical and to this point to
of
listening on the same frequency with different antenna in each ear
makes it possible to pick out stations in the sound field. On good
nights it's really obvious when a station is not on this continent
with one dash or dot.
On Jan 31, 2014, at 8:57 PM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
I
Hi,
I'm working the 160M CW contest and I'd like to lengthen the time of
the semi setting. The QSK full is perfect for QSK but when I'm
sending at 28 WPM or so in the semi setting, the relay in the amp
is still triggering as I send. I'd like to make the delay be a bit
longer. In other words,
Oh for goodness sakes, I don't know how I missed how to do that but I
got it.
Sorry for the interruption...
73
Gary
Hi,
I'm working the 160M CW contest and I'd like to lengthen the time of
the semi setting. The QSK full is perfect for QSK but when I'm
sending at 28 WPM or so in the
to my old K2 for that purpose!
On 1/21/2014 3:15 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
On 1/21/2014 3:00 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
So why the love fest with the KX3 and so little heard now about
the
K3 on the reflector?
The K3 is approaching maturity as a product, just as the K2 did.
S/N's
are now
I'm a dinosaur that is teachable.
I have a K3 and on the reflector I am seeing sooo many posts about
the KX3: It is smaller, has a small bit of Rx tech that is the most
miniscule amount above the stats on the K3 and appears to be small
enough that all but the .01% of the aurally gifted could
Thank you all for the replies to my question, not one wise guy
reply at all and that is refreshing.
I do understand the allure of a very small radio that does it all and
does it well; I have a spud gun I use to get my antenna wires over
the tallest trees when I go camping and I usually
Everything Ed said; Check.
I used 18 egg, egg cartons to hold parts and cut card stock in
strips, labelled them according to small part then taped them in
the individual egg holders with those parts in the egg socket.
Didn't knock over like cups would have and kept everything separate
till
Absolutely true. Same for Japanese motorcycles which I repair, JIS is
the only screwdriver to use on those screws. As Charlie said, they
are ID'd by the dot on the head.
Gary
KA1J
If you're REALLY serious about using the right tools, and do any
service
work on Japanese radios, you might
Look for a used set or new of the Mackie HR824 powered monitors.
They're better than you need but they will not have Rf issues, at
least they're on my desk with the K3 in-between and I've never heard
anything come through them during 1500 watt transmit.
Gary
KA1J
What's the opinion on BOSE
I'm going to be shipping my K3. Any suggestions on the most
affordable way considering insurance? I'll be packing it myself,
double boxed with good padding and am thinking USPS 1st class.
Haven't sent out anything pricey in years.
Thanks Happy New Year
Gary
KA1J
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Worth the money is personal taste perhaps. I tried several noise
cancelling headsets from the common passive variety with excellent
sound-proofing to several with the electronic noise removal. Without
a doubt the most comfortable and most effective headsets I compared
were the Bose QC-2. That
I use the Bose QC-15 as about all I do is CW and the audio on these
is wonderful. The noise cancelling though is almost 100% perfect; my
old Alpha with its blower is 18 from my head and with the QC-15 on I
can't but just barely tell the amp is on or off.
I was thinking about getting a
Kurt,
I have 5 separate wire antennas: a 160M Inv-L, a 80M inv-L, a 40M
vert, a 30M vert a 20M vert. I've got 45 or so long radials
attached to a radial plate. An Ameritron RCS-8V Remote Coax Switch
allows me to select which of the 5 antennas to use. I have no
external tuner to the K3. I use
Thank to all for the replies!
After talking with the tech at DXE it appears the problems involved
in removing my QRM with something like the NCC-1 are iffy at best.
After numerous failed attempts at using different Rx antennas, my
best chance to reduce the noise to better levels appears to
Nice one Mike, It's nice to remember the old days mix them with the
new.
73,
Gary
KA1J
Merry Christmas. It's time to enjoy this video once again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ailFghtEKsc
73
Mike R
Bluegrass white snow
- Patty Loveless
I've been having terrible RFI issues on the low bands, sometimes its
up to 10M but usually its from 40M down with 160M being the most
affected. I've become aware of the MFJ and DXEngineering phasing
noise cancelling systems and how well they work to null out
interference. I'm leaning toward
I assembled this K3 in Nov 08 and it has most of the accessories of
the day; sub RX, KAT3, KP3A, KXV3, KTCXO3-1 TCXO KBPF3 Gen
coverage module.
I'm thinking it might do well with an update with the factory mods to
bring it current. Has anyone had this done at the factory recently
and if
Thinking about changing mics. If you have an excess Elecraft mic let
me know the details if you would. Please contact me direct.
73,
Gary
KA1J
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Interesting,
After 35 years as a ham I made my first ever 6M qsos last night with
my K3. The ARRL VHF Contest was on and I have no 6M antenna but long
ago I found my 160M antenna works nicely as far as a match goes for
6M (for 10M. 12M and 15M as well) but I never heard anyone on 6M
ever.
I use a K3 and rarely work SSB and I'm 99+% CW. I normally use a set
of Bose QC15 headsets and have a very old Heil HC-4 Mic element in an
older HM-5 Ball tip desk mic.
I've been consistently getting poor reports with SSB but listening to
the K3 monitor I'm not hearing anything unexpected. The
On Fri, 2013-06-07 at 16:25 -0400, Gary Smith wrote:
I use a K3 and rarely work SSB and I'm 99+% CW. I normally use a
set
of Bose QC15 headsets and have a very old Heil HC-4 Mic element
in
an
older HM-5 Ball tip desk mic.
If you operate 99% CW, like I do, why worry about it? I bought
I have a K3 and my antennae are 350 feet from the QTH. I run 99.9% CW
and rarely ever get on SSB, about the only time I do so is to join in
with a nice net on 160M that makes it twice so far this year that
I've been on SSB. Both times I have been told my audio is broken up
and the latest
@ Kent,
No more than 5 bars of ALC, nor 3 bars of CMP.
That's about where I set it from around page 5 in the manual. I
doesn't show up very well with the change in voice as I talk but I've
tried to keep it to the left of the first large markers on the CMP
ALC graphs
@ Matt,
Yes, I need to
in /out jacks..
Maybe a bit of rf getting into audio Jain, that is remove as many
connections as possible from the radio ...
Setting sound ok...
Maybe your mic doesn't need bias.
Bill
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On Mar 23, 2013, at 7:15 PM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
I have
that clean up distorted SSB
signals.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/23/2013 8:24 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
@ Jay,
Review the MIC CONFIG settings and maybe your TX equalizers
settings
Never used them but just looked at the Tx EQ and it is flat @ 0.
Mic select is front panel, MIC+LIN is off
@ Bill, Mic
Gary
On 24 March 2013 13:01, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
Don,
I don't know how to find that bias setting. I apparently am not
as
good as I used to be when it comes to finding uncommon
details.
There are other things I'm not as good at any more
From my perspective, ham radio certainly is a sport to some and it's
certainly going to have different impressions to different people.
With many hundreds of thousands of ham operators, there will be many
with the same opinions. Contesting certainly pushes the envelope for
better technology
For most of the contests out there I use this:
http://hornucopia.com/contestcal/weeklycont.php
Click on the contest on the left it takes you to the info page of
the contest group.
Gary
KA1J
I'm not a contester, but I want to know where they are, what they
do,
and when I can steer clear
I so rarely work SSB but did try today and needed to remove
tuner-uppers so I tapped #9/NTCH and one tap gives me N/A where VFO B
goes nothing happens. Holding in NTCH gives me manual notch
function. Looked in the manual under auto notch but nothing saying
N/A
Can't seem to get auto notch to
Yes it was. Thank you!
73,
Gary
KA1J
AGC off?
- 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, VP NCDXC, Conway Reef 2012, K3-P3
Addict,
Dachshund Rescue, Maui
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Smith
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I'm guessing the impedance is wrong between my Bose QC-15 and the K3,
I can't use more than 15 degrees of AF rotation or it blasts my ears
unsafely. Any suggestion of a nice plug in stereo attenuator? I use a
stereo adapter to run from the Bose stereo mini plug into the K#'s
1/4 stereo plug.
Thanks for the reminder! The in-line resistor in the headset was the
answer!
@ W0EB, the suggestion about the Radio Shack in-line volume
extension was a great idea too.
73,
Gary
KA1J
Gary,
I have Bose QC2 and no problem. You can either select the AF GAIN
config to
LO or, if your
Thanks for the replies, some of them most detailed and helpful. For
an unknown reason the K3 began communicating again with the computer
and I had made no changes. Restarting the computer 4-5 times and
re-trying to communicate did not work. Everything else seemed to work
with the computer and
I just went to run my K3 and discovered it wasn't communicating with
the logging program. I shut off the logging program and started the
K3 Utility and refreshing the port list only gives me ports 1 3.
Neither of these ports are communicating with the K3. I've restarted
the computer several
I am working the Stew Perry test and noticed my indicator for SWR S
meter stopped not working and that is the same on all bands. If I
adjust the RF control I can see the level indicated but there is no
sign of Rf life. I turned off the radio back on but this persists.
Is there something I
I too have found the Elecraft tech support to be what I would provide
were the company under my say-so. Before I bought my K3 kit
Kaboodles, I researched who had the best support of all the
manufacturers world wide and Elecraft came up as the then current
go-to choice. O ordered about every
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