[Elecraft] RFI wiht my KX3

2023-03-19 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
I am trying to use a dynamic mic with my KX3 and have RFI on my output. I am using the KX3 as a driver to a KM3KM amplifier looking to get about 400 to 500 watts output. I have a small pre-amp between the mike and the KX3. I have modified the pre-amp to ground the lines from and two the pre-amp

[Elecraft] KX3 RFI

2023-03-19 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
I am trying to use a dynamic mic on a KX3 and have RFI on my output. I am using the KX3 as a driver to a KM3KM amplifier looking to get about 400 to 500 watts output. I have a small pre-amp between the mike and the KX3. I have modified the pre-amp to ground the lines from and two the pre-amp at

[Elecraft] KX3 Bias Voltage

2022-06-22 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
What is the bias voltage provided? Is there a current limitation? AD2F John __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Microphone for kx3

2022-06-21 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
I have a heil PR30 microphone I would like to use with a KX3. Is this dymanic mike useable without a preamp, or do I need a preamp? John, AD2F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Boom mounted Mike for a KX3

2022-04-03 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
I have a Kx3, because I can take it to the field. But most of the time I use it at the home shack. I recently got an amp to use with the KX3, but I am getting tired of using the elecraft hand mike. I have a boom mount for a microphone, but am finding out that the KX3 does not handle a dynamic

[Elecraft] KPA 500

2021-10-20 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
The unit was sold. AD2F John __ 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://www.qsl.net

[Elecraft] KPA 500

2021-10-20 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
Unit was sold __ 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://www.qsl.net Please help support

[Elecraft] KPA 500 for Sale

2021-10-19 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
Excellent Condition, light usage. AD2F __ 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:

[Elecraft] KPA 500 for Sale

2021-09-16 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
I have my KPA500 for sale. My location is NJ John, AD2F __ 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

[Elecraft] For Sale

2021-09-07 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
I am selling a KPA500 amp for sale. It is in excellent condition and work fine. AD2F John __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Mike Cable for KX3

2020-06-07 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
Does anyone make an adapter cable that would connect a condenser microphone with a USB connector to a KX3 mike plug? John, AD2F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Where did the KX3 Go

2019-12-07 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
Havent seen any post for the KX3 for some time. Does that mean that they have gone elsewhere? AD2F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] CAT Controls for KX3

2019-08-22 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
Does anyone know what the CAT commands that allow you to switch from VFO A to VFO B? I have the phone section of a band set to VFO A, and the CW section of that band in VFO B. I have the filters and mode set for each section of the band. John, AD2F

[Elecraft] KPA500 Control

2019-07-30 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
Are there lines either in the AUX DB15, or one of the other connectors that can be used to turn the AMP on in operate mode and later release it turning it off. John, Ad2F __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] MFJ 1234

2019-07-17 Thread John Pierce via Elecraft
I'm interested in remotely controlling my KX3 at the home location. I am interested in knowing what hardware is needed to accomplish this using a laptop at the remote location. I am interested in voice and cw operation. John __

[Elecraft] Non-Resonant Antennas and Chokes

2019-01-15 Thread John Pierce
I haven't read all the comments on this thread and thus may requesting redundant info. My antenna, for 40 mtr's, is a 67' wire up about 25'. I have 30' of 450 ohm ladder line connected to the end of the antenna and bringing the antenna into my basement. So I guess you could say that I have a

[Elecraft] Driving KPAA500 from KX3

2019-01-15 Thread John Pierce
Just got 220v to my shack. I put the 220V fuses into the KPA500 and connected the amp to 220v using the ELecraft power cable. I was expecting to do something to the transformer wiring in the KPA500, but did not see any instruction to do so. Is that all there is to powering the KPA500 from

[Elecraft] Cab;e from a KX3 to KPA500

2018-12-20 Thread John Pierce
I failed to mention that I am using the KX3 with a PX3. That is the combo that need the plug information to connect to the KPA500. John AD2F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] How to wire KX3 to an Amp

2018-12-20 Thread John Pierce
I recently purchased a KPA500 with the cable to connect to the KX3. Can someone tell me where the plugs on cable that connects the KPA100 amp plug into the KX3? I have been told that that cable can be used to connect to the KPA500 without the frequency control. John Ad2F

[Elecraft] Wanted KPA500

2018-12-03 Thread John Pierce
Anyone have a KPA500 you are interested in selling. JohnAD2F __ 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

[Elecraft] Receiving Digest

2018-12-02 Thread John Pierce
I signed up for the digest, daily. I am not receiving it. I cannot find out how to resign up on your current site. John Pierce AD2f __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Cableing for KX3 to HRD

2018-11-16 Thread John Pierce
Is there any special cableing required to use HRD software with a KX3? John, AD2F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] P3 for sale

2018-08-12 Thread John Pierce
Due the sale of my K3s, I am now selling my P3 for $480. I can supply any photos you might like to see. The unit is SN 3856 and was not a factory build. I was in Computer engineering for 40 years and retired as the Quality Assurance Director for a company that was building and supplying

[Elecraft] Sold

2018-08-12 Thread John Pierce
The K3s has been sold. John AD2F __ 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://www.qsl.net

[Elecraft] K3s For Sale

2018-08-07 Thread John Pierce
Due to lack of use I am selling my Elecraft Equipment. Is a great rig and worthy of consideration Lightly used in a non-smoking environment .K3S 160-6M 100 W Transceiver .KFL3A 400Hz High Perf. CW/Data Filter .Standard

[Elecraft] K3s Station for Sale

2018-07-05 Thread John Pierce
Due to lack of use I am selling my Elecraft station. Is a great rig and worthy of consideration Lightly used in a non-smoking environment . K3S 160-6M 100 W Transceiver . KFL3A 400Hz High Perf. CW/Data Filter . Standard

[Elecraft] Setting CW on the KX3

2018-06-24 Thread John Pierce
I have been trying to get the key on the KX3 to reverse. By that I mean the left paddle produces dots and the right paddle produces dashes. Havent found a way to do that. Any suggestions? John __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] A Great Purchase

2018-06-16 Thread John Pierce
A great Purchase . K3S 160-6M, 100 W Transceiver Lightly used In a non-smoking environment . P3 Panadapter, providing a great view of the band . KFL3A 400 Hz High Perf. CW/Data Filter . Standard 2.7 kHz SSB Filter .

[Elecraft] K3s/P3 For Sale

2018-06-06 Thread John Pierce
For Sale K3s with MH2, Soft Tune Knob, KFV3A 400hz filter, KFL#A 2.7khz and a P3 panadaptor with all connecting cables. Includes a Fred Cady K3 Manual and Operating Manuals. Price $3,250. Find contact info at QRZ. I can send pictures and provide additional information. AD2F John

[Elecraft] ICOM Remote Antenna Tuner

2017-04-08 Thread John Pierce
I am looking at remote antenna tuners. I have seen several controllers for the ICOM AH-4 tuner. My questions are about operation with a K3s. 1. Is there a limit to the time that 10w of RF can be sent to the AH-4 via the K3s Tune button? 2. All circuits specify a momentary switch, but

[Elecraft] ICOM Remote Antenna Tuner

2017-04-08 Thread John Pierce
I am looking at remote antenna tuners. I have seen several controllers for the ICOM AH-4 tuner. My questions are about operation with a K3s. 1. Is there a limit to the time that 10w of RF can be sent to the AH-4 via the K3s Tune button? 2. All circuits specify a momentary switch, but

[Elecraft] Microphone For Sale (K7KEY)

2016-07-02 Thread John Pierce
Very nice, almost pristine, Astatic D-104 Silver Eagle. With W2ENY element and Elecraft 8-pin connector installed. Chrome is fully intact, and you have to search really hard to find any scuffs. Asking $100 with free shipping. __

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

2015-10-27 Thread John Pierce
​ Audio quality seems to be a very individual matter of taste. The language of audiophiles looks to be rivaled only by that of wine experts in trying to describe their taste. Radio communication audio doesn't have near that complexity, but there does still seem to be a lot of personal taste

Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Question about antenna tuners that I should not have to ask but do.

2015-09-28 Thread John Pierce
​Doug, You might consider using a remote antenna tuner, like the SGC-230. I 've used them for several all band antenna's, horizontal and vertical, and they have worked quite well for me. Here is a link to some interesting and thorough explanations and suggestions from SGC about various types