I'm one of those that considers the PowerPole connector on my K3 to be a
PITA.Is there something afoot to replace it? I've considered ways
to replace it but haven't come up with anything that seems reasonable yet.
73 Jack KZ5A
On 3/13/2014 6:08 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote:
Yes - the
for a panadapter display, connect a soundcard to
the RX I/Q output and you will have it.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/25/2014 1:18 AM, Thomas Taylor wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:02:58 -0600
Jack Brabham k...@nctv.com wrote:
An affordable direct sampling SDR RX from Elecraft would be well
received, at least
An affordable direct sampling SDR RX from Elecraft would be well
received, at least in this QTH. I'm thinking of something along the
lines of the Afedri SDR but with front end filters and better dynamic range.
73 Jack KZ5A
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Punch the DISP button and dial up the power supply voltage via the B
knob.
That way you can check to see if you are getting good power. A drop of
a few tenths of a volt on TX is normal.
73 Jack KZ5A
On 2/4/2014 2:32 PM, gmuller...@aol.com wrote:
I am having trouble with the K-3. When I
that the K3 ALC meter is both an audio level
and an ALC indicator. Internal ALC does not begin until the 5th bar
is illuminated.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/13/2014 9:39 AM, Jack Brabham wrote:
I have the same problem with my K3 on AM and SSB.
Particularly on the initial transmission the power ramps up
I have the same problem with my K3 on AM and SSB.
Particularly on the initial transmission the power ramps up slowly, like
over 5 to 10 seconds. I went round and round with Elecraft about this
problem when the rig was new (#4175), sent it back to them twice, and
never got anything
I am having a similar problem, the K3 doesn't key up my 76A. Not a
molex problem, since the amp keys if I pull the cable from the K3 key
out and short the center pin to the shield. Someone mentioned config
settings, but I'm not seeing any that seem relevant to Key Out. So
my question is
Well, if history is a prologue, it will take Flex 2 or 3 years to bring
the 6000's up to their currently advertized functionality..
73 Jack KZ5A
K3 #4165
On 5/22/2013 9:00 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote:
If you are the type that likes a computer-coupled-radio, then Google the ANAN10
and ANAN100
I'm sure that the few dozen hams on the planet that operate CW at
ridiculous speeds are thrilled by this otherwise meaningless update.
I'd be more impressed if Elecraft could figure out how to make the K3
handshake with an external auto-tuner, or if I could ask a basic
question about setting
I've never soldered an APP and have very few problems with them that
weren't a function of operator error on my part.
I use a set of Klein crimpers. It is important, at least with this
particular tool, to carefully re-round the shank and re-align the
tongue after crimping.
This whole issue
I think I have seen this some where but can't seem to locate it now, and
I can't seem to make the archive search distinguish between AM and
am so I need some help.
I'm looking for the K3 TX setup procedure for AM and would appreciate
any recommendations regarding menu or control settings for
Ed,
I run LP-PAN and PSDR/IF and find them indispensable, particularly
during contests. These days it doesn't feel like the K3 is fully ON
until PSDR/IF comes up. On the other hand, I'm always looking for ways
to reduce the number of boxes and software packages in use.
Exporting analog IQ
I have an LP-PAN PSDR/IF setup.
Works very well but has integration issues and limitations with the K3
that could be solved with a blackbox P3.
What I described would make the P3 more useful than it can ever be while
limited to a small screen and little PC integration.
Its probably too
There was a comment by Wayne on a recent similar thread which intimated
that some level of P3 integration with the station PC is being
developed, or at least that is what I read into the comment.
I expect to purchase a P3 at some point, but am inclined to wait until
the product matures a bit
This discussion of the firmware updating process brings to mind the
phrase under-engineered.
Too bad this problem doesn't also cause a short first dit at 80 wpm,
in which case I'm sure it's remedy would be a top priority for Elecraft.
73 Jack KZ5A
On 2/6/2011 6:02 PM, Dick Dievendorff
Craig,
The last few times I have attempted downloads to my K3 they failed and
it took a few days to get it running again.
I've ended up having to remove the K3 from my station setup, and put it
on my work bench where I have a Vintage PC with a native serial port.
Baring the remote possibility
Larry,
The 250hz 8 pole is amazingly good in a RTTY contest and appears to me
to be about as narrow as can be used. The 500 hz 8 pole Inrad is a
little more versatile but not quite as good at holding onto a run frequency.
I use the 1.8kc for SSB contesting but I think the Inrad 1.5 kc would
Grant,
On 2/6/2011 8:20 AM, Grant Youngman wrote:
It seems to be very few people that have a problem updating firmware.
Hardly a day goes by that there is not at least one firmware download
problem string running on the reflector.
And it's amazing that it still gets blamed on the Utility,
On 2/6/2011 8:40 AM, K9ZTV wrote:
On 2/6/2011 7:49 AM, Jack Brabham wrote:
Baring the remote possibility that Elecraft comes up with a more
sophisticated system for doing these down loads, my plan is to limit
doing these in the future to about once a year, due to their being such
a PITA
Don,
I have the Inrad 8 pole 500hz and also the 8 pole 250.Either is a
big improvement over the 1.8, which was previously my narrowest filter
for PSK, RTTY, and CW. The 250 is about the narrowest usable filter
for RTTY and works great for PSK. The 500 will support the 500 hz data
Skip,
I wouldn't modify a pristine, old, collectible radio, but everything
else is fair game in my book. In fact, I probably get more enjoyment
out of modifying equipment than from using it.
Back in the 60's, when I was a Novice, we had a term for hams that
strictly used as issued
I have set of the bronze knobs on my K3 #4165, and love them.
I have found two principal consequences of this knob change, and an
indirect benefit.
1 - The radio looks a heck of a lot better IMHO.
2 - The radio tunes much easier and has a more of a quality feel about
it, kind of like tuning
I wonder if Plasma TV QRM interferes with Civil/Emergency
Communications like fire, police, HS, or FAA?
That would be a more effective point with neighbors than you are
interfering with my hobby.
?
73 Jack KZ5A
On 11/27/2010 10:39 PM, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE wrote:
I don't know
couldn't resist
have a great day
GB 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan
On 11/22/2010 10:27 AM, Jack Brabham wrote:
I have a highly intelligent VOX system that always does what I want,
when I want, it's called a foot-switch.
You can hear good examples of VOX operation by monitoring 14.070, hardly
I have a highly intelligent VOX system that always does what I want,
when I want, it's called a foot-switch.
You can hear good examples of VOX operation by monitoring 14.070, hardly
an hour goes by without hearing someones dog barking, kids yelling, or
an incoming honey-do request.
I'd
I would really like to see something done along this line. It would
significantly improve the utility of the pan-adapter.
Another possibility would be to move the waterfall along with the pan
display and just move in blank data for the missing waterfall data.
This would be handy during SO2V
Thanks Don, I don't know what I would do if I didn't have you to read
the list for me.
73 Jack KZ5A
On 11/11/2010 8:52 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Jack,
See Wayne's response less than 2 hours ago - it is coming.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/11/2010 8:54 PM, Jack Brabham wrote:
I would really
I have had the same thought, although I was thinking more of a
horizontal bandmap for N1MM that I could display above PSDR/IF and scale
to match.
73 Jack KZ5A
On 11/8/2010 10:15 AM, Larry Phipps wrote:
Scott, WU2X, the author of PowerSDR/IF and I have discussed this a
number of times.
I had this same problem.Worked around it by temporarily reducing
the PC's video screen size and then restoring it, with W2 running.
That at least moved to a point where I could drag it.
73 Jack KZ5A
K3 #4165
On 11/4/2010 4:35 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote:
Jim,
What is your Operating System?
I bought the SS screw kit and installed it in the original assembly of
#4165.Seemed like a bargin for $20.
My preference would be for the SS hardware to be standard and priced
in. Then I wouldn't have to pay for the original hardware that I
didn't need.
73 Jack KZ5A
K3# 4165
On
I have the 1.8 and find it to be a great all round SSB filter, although
some contesters are opting for the Inrad 1.5 instead.The 250 is a
must for CW, RTTY, PSK, etc..There are also 500 and 700 hz 8 pole
filters around for more casual CW or the wider data modes. Haven't
heard anyone
The industry standard for ascii async has been 8, none, and 1
since RS-232 baud rates rose above 1200 in the early eighty's.The
other odd settings are supported for compatibility with really really
ancient technology.
73 Jack KZ5A
George,
I think they look great and I've never liked wimpy light weight tuning
knobs.
My wife was asking for b-day ideas and that was what I gave her since
she's much more comfortable buying bling than technology. I sent her
the weblink and didn't hear anything about it for a few days.
Lew,
Except for issues related to physical size, most of your rationale for
not producing a 2KW amp seems equally applicable to a 500W amp.
The K3, from a marketing perspective, played into a vacant market
niche.The Japanese companies had focused on low-end, how cheap can
we make it
11:57 AM, Jack Brabham wrote:
Lew,
Except for issues related to physical size, most of your rationale for
not producing a 2KW amp seems equally applicable to a 500W amp.
The K3, from a marketing perspective, played into a vacant market
niche.The Japanese companies had focused on low
It looks like Elecraft may be abandoning their traditional most bang
for the buck market position in favor of selling over priced matching
accessories to stupid yuppies.
Unlike the K3, a $2000 500W amp is not going to be in the best value
position in anyone's analysis, although I'm sure
Phil,
No anger with Elecraft, they are my favorite ham company, and I'm quite
proud of my K3 even if it did take months of research and hair pulling
to figure out how to get a decent output from it on SSB.
I am concerned, based on the KPA500 rumors, that Elecraft may be
deliberately pricing
Pat,
I'm a Old Southern Boy born and raised in Texas, who spent an entire
career in electronics and tele-communications working around the south.
As an old southern boy myself, I was expecting that other old southern
boys would grin and appreciate that there was an implied (but not
Rich,
I have similar use profile on my K3, except I contest mostly on SSB
and am trying to learn the ropes on RTTY in the interest getting into
digital contesting.
On mine, K3 #4165, I have the 6kc mostly because I like to do a little
SWLing, the 2.7 because so far I haven't justified the
From my perspective, I see serial interfaces as increasingly
problematic due to unavailability.
PC motherboard manufacturers are dropping serial ports due to a
widespread lack of use and interest. And as many have noted, USB to
serial converters can be a PITA.
My current Mobo, which is
Not to mention that Ethernet has a nasty habit of creating RFI, at
least in my experience.
Now on the other hand native USB might be a simple and useful upgrade
from serial, and with the appropriate driver could appear as a virtual
serial port to existing software.
73 Jack KZ5A
K3 #4165
Bill,
I ran into this problem a few months back and swapped several emails
with Wayne about it.
Currently there is no specific support for external tuners from the K3,
so the method you are using is the only possibility.
I did some research on external auto-tuner protocols for Wayne and my
I purchased LP-PAN with PowerSDR/IF at the same time as my K3 and have
enjoyed using them together a great deal. The pan-adapter is really
useful and its biggest shortcoming seems to be lack of a high resolution
zoom. The 2nd RX is much much better than I expected and is well
integrated
How about if you are a tune in the signal| type and run various data
modes up to 500 hz wide MSK modes?
Looks like the choices are 500 and 1000 hz.
73 Jack KZ5A
On 7/18/2010 4:31 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
To start off with, what would be the filter to add for Data?
That depends on
/Elecraft 1800 or 2100 Hz, 8-pole filters.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 7/18/2010 5:47 PM, Jack Brabham wrote:
How about if you are a tune in the signal| type and run various data
modes up to 500 hz wide MSK modes?
Looks like the choices are 500 and 1000 hz.
73 Jack KZ5A
in.
I would be just totally tickled to discover the problem is something
stupid I'm doing or not doing, or a function of some other problem in my
station setup, but I don't know what the heck it would be.
Any ideas?
73 Jack KZ5A
On 7/2/2010 10:50 AM, Jack Brabham wrote:
I agree
so you have at least 4 ALC bars with maybe the
5th flickering.
The ALC meter on the K3 is not completely an indication of ALC - the
first 4 bars act more like a VU meter to tell you the audio level.
The 5th bar indicates the start of ALC action.
73,
Don W3FPR
Jack Brabham wrote:
Well
I agree that a posted repair queue length figure would probably
eliminate a lot of angst by setting reasonable expectations. Probably
eliminate a lot of phone calls to Elecraft as well. A weekly
prognostication would be more than adequate for my purposes.
Another thing that could use a
Rick,
Not withstanding a rather poorly worded response, LDG's comment makes pretty
good sense.
The K3 doesn't support external auto-tuners, it has no hardware handshake
protocol, such as Yaesu AT-300 or Icom AH-4 protocol.
So there is nothing for LDG to support.
There are many reasons to run
, 2010 5:36 PM
To: Jack Brabham; d...@w3fpr.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Help, hex key for split knob
Here's a link I just found
http://www.radax.com/store.asp?pid=15198
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Home: http
, as in the round shaft K3 concentric
pots, the set screw has to be very tight to maintain the knob indexing.
73 Jack KZ5A
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From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 5:39 PM
To: Jack Brabham
Cc: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft
Tim,
I had a similar experience assembling #4169 a few weeks ago. Unfortunately
my stack of assorted allen wrenches didn't include any that small.
My work around was to grind off the stripped portion of the cheesy allen
wrench each time it stripped.
It only took about two hours and several
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