Re: [Elecraft] Weird K-3 Power Behavior

in setting). However, since the lone "report" can not be peer reviewed it is impossible to give it any credence. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/6/2024 4:56 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: That's kinda snarky, Joe.  I didn't identify him precisely because if he wants to expose himself on this re

Re: [Elecraft] Weird K-3 Power Behavior

. Since your repeated claims do not identify the technician or provide any documentation of the procedure and results, the claim can not be validated. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/6/2024 3:58 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: Yes - although there have also been some analysis done that seems to show

Re: [Elecraft] Weird K-3 Power Behavior

Run the power calibration. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/4/2024 9:03 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: I just set the audio to be sure I'm  hitting 4 bars of ALC,and the cycle of adjust K-3 power to full expected drive to the KPA-1500 is now more like CW, but the question remains -  after I adjust

Re: [Elecraft] Weird K-3 Power Behavior

This is typical for those who insist on not running data modes with 4-5 bars of ALC. You are not providing enough audio and the K3/K3s needs to engage the expander (additional audio gain) in order to achieve enough drive to reach the set power level. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/4/2024 6:21 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 down power on 20M

But before that, I should redo the test with a dummy load. Yes. And it's not just gain decreasing with rising frequency, because it does 92W on 15M, 76W on 10M. First suspicion ... check the alignment of your bandpass filters. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/16/2024 11:56 AM, jerry wrote

Re: [Elecraft] P3 history

Please look at the K3s Owners Manual. The cabling necessary to connect the K3S (and K3 with KIO3B) RJ45 Serial connection to the 2 x DB9 connectors of the P3 or to connect the K3 (DB9) serial connection to the P3 ... is fully documented there. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/7/2024 6:41 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Old topic RE: CM500

ot; method as using the correct cushions the way they were designed is quick, easy and neat. Forwarded Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers - Update Date: Sun, 21 May 2023 12:23:30 -0400 From: Joe Subich, W4TV To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net A follow-up ... Since I had

[Elecraft] Fwd: My K3S Has Issues- Ideas?

ISSUE: When the Power Output is increased over 12 watts the receiver sensitivity decreases several S-Units and power output goes to Zero. So I'm wondering if this could be something besides dead finals? TR switch diodes (one or more of D7, D8, D9, D1) on the LPA3? 73, ... Joe, W4TV

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SUB-RX audio

In Windows Sound Control Panel ... select the Recording tab then select "microphone (USB Audio CODEC)" - the KIO3B ... select the Advanced tab and make sure Default Format is to "2 ch, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)" 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 1/6/2024 2:11 AM, ev...@pa2

Re: [Elecraft] User's Dilemma

On 12/15/2023 3:09 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: There were other reasons as well, but I agree with Joe, W4TV, the expert knowledge base is in Watsonville. My cost/benefit analysis did not even consider the knowledge base that exists in Watsonville. Time to repair (TTR) would likely be 15 to 20

Re: [Elecraft] User's Dilemma

e can find a qualified tech) "at the mothership". 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 12/14/2023 12:38 PM, David Gilbert wrote: People have been requesting that for years, but I've never even seen a response from Elecraft on it.  I doubt they will this time either.  They clearly aren't interested i

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

and removing any stops (if they are removable) and potentially swapping the left/right ear cups. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 10/11/2023 3:19 PM, Richard wrote: I just received my Yamaha CM500 headset and I have a question. Can the mic boom be swiveled around counterclockwise so the mic can be on my

Re: [Elecraft] Behringer XM1800S Mic Does not work on k3

does not include a PTT switch. You will need to use the K3 TX button, VOX or connect a hand/foot switch to the PTT (RCA) jack on the rear panel of the rig. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/27/2023 9:29 AM, E-mail-Server wrote: Im trying to connect the Behringer XM1800S as an external mc on my K3. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Volume knob failure: second time!

> Anyone know if this knob is still available? E980091/E980092 are both listed at <https://elecraft.com/pages/quick-order> $8.95 each ($19.00 for the pair) 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/23/2023 11:24 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote: Took K3 #969 to the beach

Re: [Elecraft] AT1 Attenuator

es and switches. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/22/2023 10:14 AM, Steve Gray wrote: I have purchased a second user AT1 recently, largely due to the ruinous TransAtlantic logistics costs, but also the ongoing absence of any support here in The UK. Although purely from observation of the circuit topology

[Elecraft] K3s with SubRx For Sale

hamfest next weekend. I usually prefer face to face transactions. I would also be willing to drive up to 100 miles from Zip 43440. 73, Joe, W8JH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

ders that use the Elecraft/Kenwood CAT protocol (either the AI "auto-information" data or polling) to derive band data. CAT Protocol documentation is available in the Elecraft web site download area. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/1/2023 7:42 PM, jerry wrote: On 2023-09-01 12:55, Michae

[Elecraft] Fwd: K2 Band Data

it. Your best solution would be acquire an Elecraft KRC2 Band Decoder: <https://elecraft.com/products/krc2-band-decoder-with-relays-k-line-and-k2> 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/1/2023 2:36 PM, jerry wrote: Hello All,    I'm interested in putting my K2 on the air with my homebrew LDMOS linear

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting observations after installing antenna switch

quot; thus the input is always (or 60 Meters). I suggest you contact the designer/manufacturer of your switch and ask him what hi will do to fix his defective product (since he claims compatibility with Elecraft). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/29/2023 3:37 PM, W3FPR wrote: Ken, Check the volta

Re: [Elecraft] CM-500 Question

comfortable for even six hours at a time. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/8/2023 12:16 AM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote: As contesters who wear headphones as much as 48 hours straight on weekends, we find comfort to be one of the most important assets of any headphone. There are LOTS of hea

Re: [Elecraft] A Good Headset For A K3

Get a Heil AD1-K or the INRAD equivalent adapter. That will provide you an 1/8" jack for the mic and a 1/4" jack for a foot switch or hand PTT from the front panel regardless of what headset you end up selecting. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/7/2023 1:30 PM, Eric Fitzgerald wrote: W

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power-hunting on FT8

aker" or headphone output of a sound card is run into a dynamic mic input without an attenuator. Electret inputs typically require a 20 dB (10:1 voltage - 10 K series, 1K parallel resistors) attenuator while dynamic inputs call for a 40 dB (100:1 - 47 K series, 470 Ohm parallel) attenuator. 7

Re: [Elecraft] Power hunting

the ALC (audio drive to the ADC and DSP modulator) but reduce the POWER OUTPUT until the amplifier is operating in its linear (no gain compression) range - or about 80W for most "100W, 12V" rigs. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/23/2023 11:48 AM, Gmail wrote: Unlike many other digital modes,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power-hunting on FT8

Again, READ THE K3 OWNERS MANUAL and do what the manufacturer says. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/20/2023 10:33 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: OK guys - rather than reply individually, let me try to pull everything together in one message. In a previous effort at FT8 I followed the standard advice to s

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Receive EQ

t as "hard" as some would suggest for TX EQ but seem to help. For phone one could push the 1600/2400 boost a bit but too much boost will do more harm that good. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/26/2023 9:17 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Here's a receive equalizer: https://bhi-ltd.com/product

Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers - Update

covers ($8 for 2 pair) the cost is far less than an equivalent replacement headset (the CM-500 is currently $60 on Amazon). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/8/2023 6:14 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: On 5/2/2023 12:03 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: The Koss UR-20 is the same headphone as the Yamaha CM-5

Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers

adphone with double stick tape. One could probably use 98 x 93 mm foam and simply slide it between the earpad and the face of the headphone after the earpad has been replaced. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/2/2023 12:03 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Replacement ear pads are available, but the interna

Re: [Elecraft] Using KIO3B for digital and AFSK RTTY

Data modes and adjust Mic Gain for 4 bars of ALC. Bottom line, "USB Audio CODEC" is a direct substitution for any other sound card you may have been using previously. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/3/2023 11:10 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: Is there somewhere online where I can read about how to

Re: [Elecraft] TL-922

The TL-922 does not have snubber diodes across it 100V relays. The back EMF spike will kill the KeyOut circuit in the K3. *ALWAYS* use a key line buffer with a TL-922 that has not been fitted with a soft key circuit. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/29/2023 8:25 AM, Mark Musick wrote: Per the K3

[Elecraft] input to P3 keyboard port

to execute the macros via a vb6 or better yet a vb.net program. I tried to send a single character via a comm port but what ever a keyboard sends I can not duplicate it via programing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Joe K2UF

[Elecraft] P3 Command set question

for this question please let me know where I would ask this question. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Joe Clement K2UF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Odd transmit power output behavior on TX DATA

One band or all bands? Have you done the power calibration routine recently? 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-12-30 10:34 AM, Bill Coleman via Elecraft wrote: I own two K3/100 radios. One is SN70xx, another SN87xx. On one of them, I observe an odd behavior with transmit power output. Even

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

vocalists that don't know good mic technique!). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-11-21 3:23 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: That is exactly why I said “inexpensive” dynamic mics. Yes, a $400 dynamic mic sounds great. But a $2 electret mic element sounds nearly as good. Electrets are a really amazing t

[Elecraft] KPA500 Shifting Bands without any change in K3 Frequency

also hear what sounds like contact/relay cycling. This makes the combo unusable on this frequency. How can I resolve this problem so that the KPA500 is usable on this frequency? 73 Joe AJ1Y __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

uch heavier/harder on the head and neck. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-11-02 12:34 PM, Lou Laderman via Elecraft wrote: I’ve read a lot of comments about Heil and the Yamaha boomset. Nobody has yet suggested RadioSport boomsets (Arlan Communications, http://www.arlancommunications.com/produ

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

for something marketed to hams . 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-11-01 5:12 PM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: Dear Folks: Although I'm primarily a CW op, and dabble in FT8 (sadly, sometimes there's no one on anywhere else except for FT8), I'm thinking about expanding my SSB presence on the bands. 

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Receiver Issue on FT8

What is the "shift" in your K3? Sounds like your center frequency is somewhere around 2500 Hz instead of 1500 Hz. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-10-24 4:20 PM, RVZ via Elecraft wrote: All of a sudden my K3S isn't receiving FT8 signals that are transmitting on frequencies under 95

Re: [Elecraft] K3S- USB problem

ecurity issues. Your operating system is a threat to every other computer user connected to the internet. Using an unsecure operating system is in the class of using spark on amateur radio or leaving an open mic while you operate FT8. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-09-17 1:04 AM, RVZ via Elecraft w

Re: [Elecraft] K3 INTERFACE WITH LDG Z100A

looked up the Owner's Manual for the Z100A and it does not have a "Molex" connector on the tuner. The radio interface cable is a miniDIN6. The manual also does not list a cable for K3 (or any Elecraft transceiver) - only the "IC106" cable for connecting power. 73, ... Joe, W4

Re: [Elecraft] K3 INTERFACE WITH LDG Z100A

On 2022-09-02 9:09 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: That's an odd suggestion, Joe; LDG is no more responsible for the ports on the K3 than Elecraft is for those on the Z100A. They may have experience connecting a Z100A to a K3, but someone here may likewise have experience connecting a K3 to a Z100A

Re: [Elecraft] K3 INTERFACE WITH LDG Z100A

I suggest you contact LDG for help with their product. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-09-02 5:46 PM, greg best wrote: I have tried to find a cable that goes from my K3 to the LDG Z100A tuner but all I see is just a cable with a Molex like connector going to the tuner and nothing

Re: [Elecraft] External Preamp & RX ANT IN/OUT

CONFIG:DIGOUT1 (and any necessary external circuitry) to bypass the preamp on a per band basis. See: CONFIG:DIGOUT1 in the K3/K3S Owner Manual. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-08-31 8:33 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: I was told that a preamp can be connected across the RX ANT IN/OUT jacks

Re: [Elecraft] switchbox KX3 to signalink/mike+headphones

On 2022-07-23 9:34 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: Pretty simple home brew project, I would think. Four stereo jacks, a DPDT switch, a small box and a capacitor should do it. It would take a four pole double throw (mic, PTT, L Audio, R Audio) or two DPDT switches. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-07-23

Re: [Elecraft] Stacking K3-line: variation on recent thread

and will result in a sore arm/shoulder in short order. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-07-23 7:13 PM, Ian Kahn wrote: If it were me, I'd go (bottom to top) KAT500-KPA500-K3. Make sure to allow plenty of room around the stack for ventilation - at least a couple of inches all around. 73 de, Ian, N

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - High SWR on 6 Meters

connector is flexed or twisted). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-06-13 4:07 PM, N4ST wrote: So, received a new KLPA3A & KPA3A from Elecraft in exchange for my old ones plus $$. Installed the new KLPA3A & KPA3A and passed LP and HP TX Calibration. My 6M beam measures 1.06 SWR on analyzer. C

Re: [Elecraft] Icom SM-2 Microphone and K3

From the schematic there should not be an issue unless the K3/K3s mic bias can't provide enough current for the preamp board. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-06-09 12:03 AM, Dave (NK7Z) wrote: Hi, Has anyone here wired an Icom SM-2 to a K3 and had luck with this?  Any surprises

Re: [Elecraft] CW, Here I come!

I hear a tone when I operate the straight key but the volume is low > and I can’t change the tone. Level is controlled by the MON in CW (hold CMP/PWR). Frequency is controlled by "Pitch" (Hold SPOT). > How about some sequential help on this? All in the Owner's Manual.

Re: [Elecraft] Have a K-2 SN 01049

0 that you supposedly built and have worked on a couple of times. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-05-31 7:22 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Tim, Most importantly, ask him if I upgraded it with the A to B upgrades. SN 01949 is pretty old. If can give me his name and callsign, I can search through my record

Re: [Elecraft] The Dreaded 400 Hz hump

d the total transmitted voice bandwith of just 1400 Hz (200-1600 Hz). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-05-20 8:36 PM, jerry wrote: I remember reading a magazine article many years ago... They showed a hole of frequencies in the normal human voice audio spectrum where there is not much energy.  It

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood MC-60 Mic with a K3?

A) swap pins 5/6 in the Foster plug on one end of the coiled cord B) move the wire from pin 5 to pin 6 on the 8 pin jack where the coiled cord (PG-4C) connects on the base of the mic C) leave the preamplifier (mic amp) switch in the "out" position. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-05-17

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood MC-60 Mic with a K3?

out* "bias" - tap 2 to toggle bias. If the gain is too low (it should not be) enable the second preamp (FP.H-) by tapping "7". "1" will toggle between PF.H and FP.L. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-05-17 1:42 PM, Derek Brown wrote: I did with mine. No mod needed.

Re: [Elecraft] K3s For Sale

I don't think I will but thanks for your interest. 73, Joe, W8JH -Original Message- From: Jerry Moore Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 1:11 PM To: Joe Hoffman ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: K3s For Sale If you get to the point of splitting it up I'm interested in the sub

[Elecraft] K3s For Sale

$2800 73, Joe, W8JH K3s, KPA 500, KAT 500, KXPA 100 and KX3 happy user. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Quandary

lot of tutorial material in it. Two books no amateur's library should be without: the ARRL Handbook and the ARRL Antenna Manual. The Antenna Manual is the far better reference for questions about a half-wave dipole. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-05-11 8:02 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/11/2022 1:56 PM, Ri

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Preamp

That's not a function of the synth boards. It's a function of the KXV3B. KXV3 had no preamp, KXV3A added support for the internal transverter and KXV3B integrated the second preamp for 18 MHz and up. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-05-07 5:40 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: I thought there were

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 and the Yaesu FTDX10

To which connector did your KAT500/FTdx1200 tuner cable attach? The Tuner jacks are the same on both FTdx1200 and FTdx10 as are the "Linear" jacks. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-05-05 3:17 PM, Greg Chartrand via Elecraft wrote: I just purchased a ftdx10 and wondered if the band

Re: [Elecraft] Update on K3 modules due early next week

Wayne, I am on the list for the KIO upgrade. Also I am on the list for an RSA for repair on my K3. Will you hold my KIO upgrade kit until my K3 is in for service. Joe K2UF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service

Joe K2UF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ronnie Hull Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 7:14 AM To: Jim Stockwell Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service I’m in same boat Jim

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 For Sale

The KX2 is sold Joe KK5NA On 4/20/2022 4:38 PM, Joe Spencer wrote: I'm selling my KX2 serial #00106. It is like new. I've only used it a few times on the table in the back yard and a few times in the shack.  It has KXAT2 tuner and Owner's Manual   I did add

[Elecraft] KX2 For Sale

- including shipping. USA only. Joe KK5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http

Re: [Elecraft] Rig control error with K3S and WSJT-X on 30 meters

all of the equipment together, ferrites on the CAT/USB cable. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-04-19 1:20 AM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: Over a period of time I've noticed an occasional error when transmitting FT8 on 30 meters with my K3S using WSJT-X. A couple of seconds into a transmit cycle, WSJT-X will disp

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

S Store" or "FedEx Office". 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-04-11 6:29 PM, eda...@aya.yale.edu wrote: I just shipped some of my Elecraft gear to someone who had purchased it from me. The agreement was that I would ship it and they would bear the shipping expense. The buyer was OK wit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Kenwood MC-50 mike

(automatic or manual), i.e. matching network to match the working load. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Kenwood MC-50 mike

can (should) turn off the preamp in the base unless the 8 pin output jack is modified to move the +8V input from pin 5 to pin 6. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-04-09 7:37 AM, Nate Bargmann wrote: * On 2022 08 Apr 16:59 -0500, David Christ wrote: Digging around I find I have an older Kenwood MC-50

[Elecraft] K4D on AM

Has anyone tried their K4D on AM?  If so, any comments on transmitted quality,  power levels, etc? Thanks, Joe - KB9R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] RPN Calc App For Android

batteries every 5-10 years . 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-01-30 7:57 AM, Chuck Guenther wrote: Interesting discussion of the RPN calculators! I've been a user of RPN calculators for fifty years now. I started my EE career in 1966 still using slide rules. My first calculator was the HP-25C

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB sound card not receiving MMTTY audio

DVK) if you indicate that the sound card is internal to the transceiver. It does not send commands when switching between voice and data (the K3 handles that if you have it set up properly). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-01-09 10:42 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: Aargh! Aargh! Aargh! (Sound of head ban

Re: [Elecraft] Simulated stereo

accomplish the same thing by simply adding a DPDT switch wired to reverse the connections (invert polarity) to one of the two ears. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-12-25 6:46 PM, Douglas Hagerman via Elecraft wrote: The K3 (and I think the KX3 and K4) has a simulated stereo function which allows you delay

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AND FT8 USING CAT CONTROL NO TX RF

How is audio connected from your computer to the K3? Are you connected to the mic jack or the "Line In" jack? What mode are you using USB or DATA_A (preferred)? What are your MENU:MIC SEL and MENU:MIC+LINE settings? 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-12-23 5:40 PM, greg best wrot

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Need a logger recommendation

s. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-12-22 4:30 PM, Brian F. Wruble wrote: -- Forwarded message - From: Brian F. Wruble Date: Wed, Dec 22, 2021 at 4:20 PM Subject: Need a logger recommendation To: DX List , DX Reflector I have been using CommCAT (by Howard, W6HN) for at least 15 years.

[Elecraft] kat500 firmware

Hi As I use WinXP I had to use an older version to load 2.05  (new version of utility gave me the checksum error). The version that loaded 2.05 correctly is 1.18.8.6 It loaded ok and works. 73 de Joe  4X1RV

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

/LSB or CW/CW_R" and match the tone as it's far easier to set the trace on the waterfall - particularly if one sets "bins per pixel" to 1. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-12-19 12:04 AM, David Hachadorian wrote: After exchanging emails with N4ZR, who started this thread, we think

Re: [Elecraft] ID a small board

In a small zip bag was board with a 4 pin connector on each end. On the back it is printed "Remove to instal KPA3". Probably a "KPA Jumper Block" ... it is installed for low power operation if the KPA3 is removed. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-12-05 4:36 PM, Neil Foste

Re: [Elecraft] Rx-In/Out used for exteranl SDR Device

, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-12-05 1:35 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: I use a pair of BNC to BNC cables, about 4" long, from the RX OUT and RX IN to a "T" connector.  The 3rd port of the "T" goes to the SDR.  I find that the SDR input impedance, is nowhere close to 50 ohms,  is high en

Re: [Elecraft] Rx-In/Out used for exteranl SDR Device?

ports just due to the split. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-12-05 12:35 PM, Dave wrote: I see about a 3 S-unit drop in signal level when routing through the splitter Pete (N4ZR), what do you see with a straight cable linking in/out? I have no idea about Minicircuits splitters, but my home ma

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3-" Balun"

U Get Outlook for iOS From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Ray Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 10:00:06 AM To: bw39...@yahoo.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3-" Balun" I agree….

Re: [Elecraft] what soundcard for K3 and Mac

the ADC) need to operate with a supply voltage greater than the typical 3.3 or 5 V USB supply. A 24 bit sound card with a 5 V (USB) supply will be lucky to achieve 100 dB dynamic range. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-10-31 10:41 AM, SteveL wrote: Dave, This interest caught my eye awhil

Re: [Elecraft] feeding a half-wave dipole with ladder line

top loading and the coax will work just as well for the vertical element since you are shorting it top and bottom. While you're at it, push the feeedpoint up to 50 feet ... more vertical for 160/630m and better performance for the dipole on 80/40. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-10-28 5:23 PM, Ed

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

Update to the latest WSJTX and hamlib. The problem is due to a timing issue in the older versions of hamlib not allowing WSJTX to begin audio until it receives certain CAT responses from the K3/K3s. Older versions of hamlib were doing too many (unnecessary) CAT commands. 73, ... Joe

Re: [Elecraft] Stumped: K2/100 stopped going into Transmit for digital

versions. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-10-07 9:56 AM, Carter Craigie wrote: Hello fellow Elecrafters, I am completely stumped! I have been using my K2/100 along with a SignaLink USB soundcard to do digital programs, such as PSK31, RTTY, and FT8--all with no problems, for years. After downloading

Re: [Elecraft] K3s with sub receiver - filter mix and match question

tening in the pile-up". If you are one that likes to park the Sub RX on the DX station and "lock" VFO B, then transmit on VFO A ("split off") and tune around the pile-up, you may want to put the narrow filters in the Sub RX. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-07-05 3:30

Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

er year, six months, or quarter ... but using multiple locations on opposite coasts, per day/week is simply beyond what any amateur could physically accomplish with *legitimate* relocations (even an extensive RV operation). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-06-29 6:28 PM, Dennis Moore wrote: I mostly agree

Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

those locations, they could not physically be in more than one place a day (approximately). "Dialing for DX" is not amateur radio!!! 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-06-29 6:26 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: OK. I have a DXCC award on my wall. It is from Los Gatos, CW. It's showing 185 mixed

Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

ation*, with all transmitters, receivers and antennas within a 500 foot circle of which the licensee is the sole owner of the station. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-06-29 5:40 PM, Doug Person wrote: I own a condo in Loveland, CO just south of Fort Collins. The HOA is a pain in the butt. My main resid

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on K3 versus KX3

The question is: If I sold off the K3+P3, what would I be missing > with keeping just the KX3? Significantly lower composite noise even with the original synthesizer in the K3 (in addition to those items referenced by K9YC). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-05-22 4:57 PM, Phil Hystad

Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

microHAM Station Master: https://www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d132_SM.html http://microham-usa.com/store/product-info.php?pid12.html 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-05-14 3:36 PM, Jim Cary wrote: Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to control my

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

output for any of its supported transceivers. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-05-09 1:23 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: On Sun, May 9, 2021 at 9:33 AM Wes wrote: This despite the claim: "The KAT500 Automatic Antenna Tuner is designed to be closely integrated with the Elecraft K3

Re: [Elecraft] k3 STEPPIR 6Meters

Ian spent considerable time modelling and working on an element mounting system to provide stable operation with changing weather. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-05-02 10:42 AM, Michael Walker wrote: I added the 6M element and wasn't happy with the performance. I remodelled it and I was able

Re: [Elecraft] k3 STEPPIR 6Meters

oot boom. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-05-02 3:59 AM, turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and YLs,I believe if you check online there is a modification to mounting the additional parasitic element possibly even adding yet another which is supposed to greatly improve the three element SteppIR six me

Re: [Elecraft] This does not bode well for the chip users of the world

even consumer staples. The trend will only get worse if the current administration has its way and increases taxes on business and capital by 50%. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-04-29 5:11 PM, Gary Memory wrote: It isn't just IC's. I placed a $250-ish order from Mouser two days ago. Mos

Re: [Elecraft] Speaker upgrade

for "communications" audio. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-04-24 10:14 AM, Buck wrote: If you don't care for amplified speakers, the Pyle 3" Mini Cubes are excellent.  Less than $30 a pair online. k4ia, Buck K3s# 11497 Hono

Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975

In 1955 we were the cool guys with a slide rule in a leather case hanging from your belt and india ink stains on your hands. 73 Joe K2UF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Saturday, April

[Elecraft] K3/KPA500 question

will synch the band with the K3. I am not sure if this has been working like this right along and just did not notice. Any ideas guys. 73 Joe K2UF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Frequency Shift in DATA A - What Am I Doing Wrong?

ne in the 1500-2000 Hz range. With a -500 Hz shift, your transmit (TX) is probably between 1000 and 1500 Hz. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-04-23 8:51 AM, krug261--- via Elecraft wrote: I don't know how long this has been going on (wow, sounds like a song lyric), but each time WSJT keys u

Re: [Elecraft] Mode not Switching with band change?

for Commander (click the Help button in Commander's Bandspread window and select "actions in the Bandspread window"). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-03-25 7:03 PM, David F. Reed wrote: I am running an Elecraft K3 and a KPA1500 amplifier. I use the DXLab Suite of programs for logging, rig cont

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A problem

cess (DSP) that restricts modulation to a very narrow range around the AFSK tones (e.g. 2050-2350 Hz for 2125/2295 tones). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-02-28 12:07 PM, John Simmons wrote: I worked the RTTY contest yesterday using AFSK with N1MM. All worked fine and I shut everything down when I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Support?

Try k3supp...@elecraft.com 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2021-02-26 3:35 PM, Jay Radcliffe wrote: I have a K3 that I am having some trouble with (Low power output and 2m module no output). I have been emailing supp...@elecraft.com for weeks now and have gotten no response. 1. Is Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] FSK on K3 using Winkey 3.0

I meant to say "I tied PTT1 and PTT2 from the WKUSB together and fed..." Joe, KO8V > On Feb 25, 2021, at 19:09, Joe DeVincentis wrote: > > As I said, I have the WKUSB. > > I tied PTT1 and PTT2 from the WKUSB and fed that to the PTT on Pin 4. > > I used KEY1 f

Re: [Elecraft] FSK on K3 using Winkey 3.0

for me to remember exactly which software had the problem. BTW, I used one of these for the connection to the ACC port. It makes it so much easier not having to solder tiny pins: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0876JTYQ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1 Joe, KO8V > On Feb

Re: [Elecraft] FSK on K3 using Winkey 3.0

I have a WKUSB 3.1 that I connected to the FSK and PTT via the accessory connection. Worked great. Took a few tweaks for the software products. I didn't think 3.0 was capable of RTTY. Joe, KO8V > On Feb 25, 2021, at 17:53, Leroy Buller wrote: > > Has anyone connected a Winkey

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