[Elecraft] Pumping with K3

I'm working the 160 contest and am wondering if there's some hint to help me overcome pumping from nearby stations. I am using the 8 pole 2.8K, 1K 250Hz filters on CW. I'm mostly tuned down to 50Hz as that's what I need to do to find the DX that's being covered by the local stations calling

Re: [Elecraft] Pumping with K3

Thanks for all the replies. I'll try to answer them all here. I did not have the Pre off nor the attenuator. I'm still not sure how to get the K9AY as an RX ant preamped on the K3 and not the Inverted L. The K9AY needs more pre. I do have the sub. I tried to run the K9AY through the KXV3 as I

Re: [Elecraft] Pumping with K3

. Gary KA1J Gary, have you tried backing off the RF gain? For me, I try to use the minimum gain I need at the time, and that seems to help (might only be my perception). Of course, it does nothing if the other guy is too wide, clicking and splattering, etc. 73 de Dave, W5SV Gary Smith

Re: [Elecraft] OH! I get it ... I think

I'm one who often uses full break-in. There's a lot of reasons to use it but it requires certain aspirations depending on situation. For instance, here are some pointed examples: Say you're chasing DX, there are others chasing the same station at the same time. Everybody calling needs to leave

Re: [Elecraft] Receive antenna

Just getting my K3 up and running. I have a K9AY loop and would like to Have that as the receive antenna each time I change band to 160/80 Is there a way for the radio to remember this activity? Or do I have to press the rcv antenna switch each time? Jay, I also use a K9AY for Rx

[Elecraft] Filter bandwidth

I have the , 6K AM, 2.8K, 1K .250K filters Position: (1) 13K (2) 6K (3) 2.8K (4) 1K (5) .250K When I adjust the width in the FM mode; under the XFIL it shows fil1 but N/A to the right when I look for the bandwidth In the AM mode under Xfil it shows: FL1 BW 5.00 to 3.20 It then jumps to FL2

Re: [Elecraft] Filter bandwidth

Rats... I have the , 6K AM, 2.8K, 1K .250K filters Should have read... 13K, 6K, 2.8K, 1K .250K filters Gary ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change,

Re: [Elecraft] Condx

Are the bands really this bad or is there something wrong with my K2? John AB8O I've tried three different radios in the last week to compare this K3 with. The bands $| right now. Bad... Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] RFI - Was: Using K3's Pre-amp

A great source of information on RFI is found on our sister reflector Contesting - RFI http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/rfi You can sign up or peruse the already published info. It's helped me overcome some real RFI difficulties and I've offered some help there myself. Like this

[Elecraft] sub filters

Almost done with the KRX3 :) On my main board I have all slots filled with FL1=13K FM FL2=6K AM/ESSB FL3=2.8, FL4=1 FL5=.250 For the Sub I don't need the AM or FM filters and I have matching 2.8, 1 .250 filters The sub instructions say to put the widest bandwidth filters nearest FL1.

Re: [Elecraft] sub filters

Thanks for the on off list replies, I will leave 1 2 open. It seemed as if that was the right thing to do for consistency of the filters as I will be using diversity extensively. After a long day, it's nice to relax without mental juggling. 73, Gary KA1J Almost done with the KRX3 :)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78

I have about 40 years of managing and working in the software development process and have seldom seen the accuracy and rapidity been as consistently applied to the process as Elecraft has done with its Beta program. The K3 is a VERY complex radio and the requests from the users so diverse

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78

We the willing, lead by the knowing, have done so much, with what is available, for so long, that we will try everything to make what we do even better. blush Thanks, Gary. But how are we going to fit that into our 22-character power-on banner? Wayne N6KR You're welcome, How are

[Elecraft] KRX3 - touchdown

The box from Aptos with KRX3 was smiling at me from under the postman's daily trove of bills. Now to install it. About how long does it take for the installation? I'm going to my girlfriend's place this weekend and can bring some tools anti-static shield along. If she goes shopping, I would

Re: [Elecraft] Notch control

While we're opening the notch topic, how about a truely narrow notch for CW-- maybe about 30Hz.? The present one is far too wide for most CW situations. One is running stations and another station starts up too close on one side. A narrow notch could be one more tool.

[Elecraft] KXV3 preamp settings

Is there any ready way to increase the preamp settings when the KXV3's RX antenna input is being used? I'm using a K9AY for 160M - 40M and have it patched into the remote ant in. It could stand a bit more pre than the ANT1 setting provides. Thanks! Gary KA1J

Re: [Elecraft] Mildly confused - Assumed filter width and what I see in waterfall do not match

A day or two ago I mentioned something about an difficulty getting ESSB to work when using the Elecraft Configuration software. I was suggested to look at the release notes in the utility. The utility has no search feature so I highlighted all the text in the release notes (under Help K3

[Elecraft] CW Transmit filter

I have the 6KHz, 2.8KHz, 1KHz and 250Hz filters installed. I'm using the crystal configuration option and will be selecting the 6Khz for Tx SSB o'course AM but which should I select for CW? Thanks! Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] CW Transmit filter

Ah... I tried setting to the 6 for SSB but the configuration option in the utility won't let me do so and it requires I use the 2.8 for both SSB and CW. Guess that answers for the CW anyway but I'll have to re-read what to do regarding ESSB. Sorry for taking up the bandwidth... Gary KA1J

[Elecraft] 8 pin mic connector needed

I've got a nice old Heil mic but it has the 4 pin mic connector that fits TenTec. I need a plug to fit the K3 but it's not sold at Radio Shack. I understand Mouser Digikey can supply these 8 pin plugs but perhaps someone here has one excess to their needs I can help lighten their surplus?

RE: [Elecraft] 8 pin mic connector needed

And that's the shop they looked it up for me at... Right between Chesters Barbecue Lee's Kiddyland... I'm going back tomorrow to have a chat. Thanks! Gary KA1J It's still listed on the Radioshack website: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062445 Shows in stock at the

RE: [Elecraft] 8 pin mic connector needed

- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Saturday, 03 January, 2009 11:29 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 8 pin mic connector needed I've got a nice old Heil mic but it has the 4 pin mic connector

[Elecraft] FM filter - AM transmit with it?

For my K3, I am thinking of getting the general coverage addition KBPF3 and want to get a filter that works well with it so the FM filter seems like it would be best as regards the European broadcast setup. I also would like to be able to transmit on AM but have no filter for that (I

[Elecraft] glow on KAt3?

Last night I was at my girlfriend's house and I'd assembled a dipole I made from a pair of short multi band radials from a Butternut made of 300 ohm ribbon line. I placed this around the corners of the living room and was looking for the source of RFI in her house (turned out to be her APEX TV

[Elecraft] Order of assembly K3 Options

I ordered the KXV3 with the K3/100 to assemble at the time of purchase but it was back-ordered at the time of shipment and it arrived this week. I have the KRX3 on order and it will be ready for shipment fairly soon. I am going to order the KBPF3 general coverage module and the 1ppm KTCXO3-1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply

Thanks for the off on list suggestions. From comments regarding my queery and my own understandings it seems that for a number of reasons a Linear supply might be the best. I'm doing my darndest to keep the noise level low on low bands and I'd like a crowbar in the circuit so I went with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50 W, and 1 mW

I've got a duh of my own... I did enable TECH MD and looking at page 48 under transmitter gain in config I see no TXGN demonstrated; I see Tx DLY, Tx ESSB and Tx GATE. Doing the PWR SET and setting the output to say 5W and then holding tune, it does calibrate 5W for that specific band that I'm

[Elecraft] K3 power supply

I've been re-considering my power supply. I'm using a Heathkit PS which is a 20 amp linear supply. I just looked inside it and it's definitely showing the effects of age. It hasn't been used in quite a long time as I've used a TenTec supply with my Corsair Omni since day one. Ihave a few

[Elecraft] Stuff

I'm starting to become familiar with the operation of this K3 and it's really a wonderful joy to use. I was doing my usual listening on 160 last night and pulling the weak signals out was more of a joy. There's a lot of controls I have never used before and it will be awhile before I use them

RE: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A tension AND Felt Hiss - Resolved

A follow-up Got back to the radio after mulling the comments this weekend regarding this asymmetric knob issue and... the felt hiss issue. Lost some sleep over it as that's the time I seem to best come up with creative things. So.. I made a plastic feeler gauge of the pointy bevelled end of a

RE: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A tension AND Felt Hiss - Resolved

Hi Mike, As the knob did not wobble on either VFO but tracked poorly, I surmised the shaft does not innately follow the straight path when tightened. So I loosened both nuts and this time applied a small amount. of pressure on the nut driver away from the low side. That resolved the

[Elecraft] Logic 8 redux

Hi, Awhile ago I asked about using Logic 8 with the K3 and there were a few replies. I'm trying to interface it right now and one option was the Kenwood 850 setting and another was to use the K2 settings. If you have it working with Logic 8, what other parameters to you have selected as

[Elecraft] K3 VFO A tension

Interesting issue with the VFO A. I can't adjust the tension to the way I like it. I installed it with the one nut to the inside and the two nuts to the outside, the lucite cover on and then put the one felt washer on before tightening it down. The VFO feels loose to me with a small amnt. of

RE: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A tension

Hi Patrick, Indeed there was a third felt washer with mine too. Presently I do have it installed with the 2nd one in place. My knob wasn't loose though, it was quite firmly attached once tightened. When I first felt the knob rotate properly for say, 200 degrees of rotation then bind a little

[Elecraft] K3 Power out

Firstly Got the K3 assembled. The transverter board was back ordered and so is the subreceiver so I will be re entering the K3 and adding to it at least twice over the next few months. I'm not looking forward to the disassembly re-assembly but doing the kit sure gave me a great appreciation

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Internal keyer question

Wayne, Perfect! That's exactly what I was hoping for. Santa comes in many guises, indeed! Thanks! 73, Gary KA1J As to CW the K3... I use iambic paddles. I Always used keyers based on the Curtis 8044 like the Ham Keyer HK5A. I still do. I remember the TenTec internal keyer was a

[Elecraft] And so it begins...

The K3 kit arrived today. I haven't opened it yet, I've been deciding if I want to do it here where there's no distractions or there where there's companionship three cats. Tomorrow's my birthday so I want to have it done by then. Here there's antennae galore, there there's nothing but I can

[Elecraft] K3 Internal keyer question

It's official, my fledgling K3 gets delivered today (It's 1:30AM so it'll be a while yet). I am definitely having a good day. :) As to CW the K3... I use iambic paddles. I Always used keyers based on the Curtis 8044 like the Ham Keyer HK5A. I still do. I remember the TenTec internal keyer

RE: [Elecraft] Microphone Upgrade

There is another caveat with the TLM-103 others have alluded to that is the off axis response. If you're not using an amplifier, you'd be OK but the cardioid pattern of the 103 accompanied by the off axis response will pick up the blower noise from the amplifier quite clearly. I use a pair

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone Upgrade

I have a couple of these mics. The one problem you'll find imediately is you need phantom power for them. If you use a mixer board, you likely already have phantom power on it. I use a Mackie 1402 VLZ Pro but you can get a cheaper model on ebay. Or you can simply get a phantom power supply

Re: [Elecraft] easy source of static dissipating work mat?

So many good idears regarding the mat. I've decided to go with bought last night, the mat from Radio Shack. I doubt there'd be much likelihood of problem as I've never fried anything in computer assembly since I first assembled a Heathkit H8 (which I used as a bulletin board back in 78) but

[Elecraft] Dec 19 delivery

I remember Obstetrics fondly and it's been a long time since I've been involved in that field but my K3 is scheduled to be delivered on Dec 19, one day before my birthday! Thanks for the Birthday present all of you at Elecraft! Cheers! Gary KA1J ___

RE: [Elecraft] easy source of static dissipating work mat?

Thanks for the suggestion of Radio Shack. I really hadn't thought of them. They and Lafayette Electronics used to be such a great source of so many components, walls of stuff but much less so today. As reviewing the assembly PDF in advance shows, I will be best advised to have one during

[Elecraft] easy source of static dissipating work mat?

My new K3 is on it's way. I have anti-static material that my motherboard came in but that's not enough to work on be static free. Where can I easily quickly get an anti-static mat and grounded wrist strap? Thanks1 Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Noisy fans?

Though my K3 is still in utero and I have no personal experence with the fan noise on it yet, I might suggest getting some foam baffling like you see on some speaker grills and mount that behind the radio and if possible, angle the batting to deflect the fans sound waves above or below, so

[Elecraft] Got a Katiegram

Apparently my K3 is in the transitional stage and is about to be delivered. Definitely the nicest news I heard today! Still need to decide which CW filters but it seems like from what I've heard from my questions, a 500 filter should be in there. I do contest and I do chase DX, the fainter

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CQWW

Back in the 90's my CW skills were better. There was an on the air test for copy and I was able to get the cert for 40 WPM. I could copy a tad faster but comprehension went way down quickly at 45 WPM. Life got in the way since then and sans antennas, I've spent much less time on the air till

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New owner 2B Checklist

Thanks folks, you've offered me some really helpful information. If this was a website forum I'd suggest these ideas be part of a sticky for others would find them most helpful too. Maybe the folks at Elecraft might add a pdf to their info section/FAQ with such helpful pointers for the new

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New owner 2B Checklist

To my initial question: I'm ordering the K3 100W kit and have a K9AY receiving antenna and will be using a Titan 425 amplifier with it. I have several power supplies I can use with one being the larger Heathkit 13.8 supply which works fine with my TenTec gear. I also have a TenTec power

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New owner 2B Checklist

I so rarely use phone, really enjoy the challenge of CW. Did use a mic last weekend to ask a question of non contesting hams to check my signal quality as someone said I was sending out clicks all over the band. (Turns out the signal was clean it was just a lid pestering me). I do have a Heil

[Elecraft] K3 New owner 2B Checklist

In preparation for the arrival of a K3 kit at my doorstep I'm thinking I might want to plan ahead to make things simpler. I'm ordering the K3 100W kit and have a K9AY receiving antenna and will be using a Titan 425 amplifier with it. I have several power supplies I can use with one being the

[Elecraft] K3 CW filtering

Hi, Am readying myself to invest in a K3. I am a CW op, rarely on any other mode, (haven't used any other mode in over four years). I chase DX and enjoy the occasional contest but am not a dedicated contester. On the other hand, I tend to go 100% into any of my endeavours and when I

[Elecraft] K3 Logic 8

My official hi to the group, I just placed my order for a K3 today so the gears are in motion. Anyone using Logic 8 with the K3? It looks like Logic is set up for the K2 but I didn't see anything for the K3. Or are the commands the same for both K2 K3? Thanks! Gary KA1J

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8

NS7P -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Logic 8 My official hi to the group, I just placed my order for a K3 today so the gears

[Elecraft] K3 and Tentec Omni VII comparison

Hi, Please reply offlist to me if you've been able to compare these side by side. The Orion is above my price point at the moment. Thanks Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 noise from PRO II

I have noticed strange noise level in my K3 when switch on my Icom 756PROII My PRO III makes quite a noise on my AM broadcast receiver. It seems to be coming from whatever p/s drives the display screen. My neighbour's plasma TV makes terrible QRM on 160, 80, 40m as well. My father's

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Cannot post to Reflector TEST MESSAGE

My emails are being blocked with the message:- host mailman.qth.net [63.238.179.60]: 554 Service unavailable; Client host [84.234.17.142] blocked using uk.countries.nerd.dk; Your IP is in uk, rejected based on geographical location I have had similar issues with my ISP in that my emails were

[Elecraft] K3: measured watts out

Hello, I am wondering what the measured watts out are from the K3 as opposed to the published specs. Is it 100W or greater or lesser than? Thanks Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K3: measured watts out

Thank you all for the very speedy replies. How nice to know you all concur as to the true output is as rated. Much appreciated, Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] K3 Noise blanker

Another question for K3 owners: I have a severe case of RFI which is intermittent and I wrote about it in a post to the RFI forum. You can hear an example of it here if you wish, it's less than a meg in size:http://doctorgary.net/QRM- 1.mp3 Not to go into much detail on the specific RFI here

[Elecraft] Noise blanking

Curious how the E3 is as rergards power line QRM. I have a Corsair II and an Omni V. Both hear the noise but the Corsair does a better job of eliminating the power line QRM with it's resident noise blanker. Both are 20 year old radios although the older Corsair has a better noise blanker.

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