[Elecraft] Headphones (Again!)

I recently purchased a Bose QC-45. I used it for about 5 minutes in a CWops contest, and got RF in the left headphone. I disconnected it, and returned to my Bose QC-35's. The QC-45's have been returned to Amazon. I had a similar problem earlier in the year with the Bose 700 headphones. I

[Elecraft] [K3] RTTY Questions

I have two K3 questions:    1. In Data MD, AFSk A, you can set the baud rate to either 45 or 75. Is the baud rate just for the RTTY reader? Does it affect anything else?    2. With my K3s power set to 100w, RTTY starts at a little below 50w and and then fairly slowly builds to 100w (measured on

[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

Last December, I posted a message concerning whether Elecraft is still supporting the K3. My K3s developed a problem with its 100w amplifier. Wayne quickly responded and confirmed Elecraft still supports the K3 100%. A few days later, Doug from Customer Support contacted me. Doug told me they

[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

. This is the super support I expected from Elecraft -- I just got impatient. I'm happy!   - 73,m John, N0TA Message: 2 Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 11:53:57 -0700 From: John Reilly To:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format

[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft Support?

I have a problem with my K3s 100w PA: No power above 12w, and receive signals are down 20 dB. I sent an email to "K3support" a week ago and haven't received a reply. Is that email address still valid? So, I resent the email to "support" yesterday -- no response. Has Elecraft stopped supporting

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants

I thought an overall problem was you couldn't enter a presentation until the exact time it started. I think they should have a "buffer" time, say 5 minutes, where you can enter and wait for the presentation to begin. Second, I didn't care for how the questions were presented. At all of the

[Elecraft] [K3s] SteppIR Control

I have a BigIR which won't connect to my K3 for frequency control It worked prior to my move 10 months ago, but not now. I suspect a setting problem. I use the K3 USB for rig control and audio, and trying to use the RS232 RJ45 plug for the SteppIR. It appears the SteppIR is not getting

[Elecraft] [K3] RTTY Setup: Solutions

Here are the solutions to my questions: 1. FSK/AFSK Mode - The solution was to set the RTTY mode in N1MM to AFSK 2. Intermittent failure to go to receive after transmit: There are at least three ways to setup the K3 and N1MM for RTTY AFSK PTT:     a. Use Serial RTS for PTT     b. Use "PTT via

[Elecraft] [K3] RTTY Setup

I've recently changed from FSK to AFSK, and having issues. FWIW, I am using N1MM with 2Tone as my RTTY interface, with the K3 internal sound card. First, When I go to DATA MD, it is always set to FSK D. I reset it to AFSK A and it works; however, if I change bands, it resets itself to FSK D.

[Elecraft] [K3/K3s] RF Gain Control

Where in the K3/K3s Block Diagram is the RF Gain control located? We're having discussions concerning whether is is better to reduce the RF Gain, or turn on attenuation to increase dynamic range, especially on 40m and below. Thanks,   - 73, John, N0TA

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

FWIW, I bought a pair of the Bose 700 headphones, and I'm NOT happy. They are very susceptible to RF, especially on 40 and 80m. They make their system "bong" sound when I transmit. I have tried several toroid chokes, even one close to the ear piece -- no help. On 40m, I have the problem at

[Elecraft] [K3}Bose 700 Headphones

Is anyone using the Bose 700 headphones with their K3? How are they working? Are you using the wired audio cable? Does the audio cable give the ability to connect both the microphone and the headset? Thanks,   - 73, John, N0TA __

[Elecraft] [K3] FS: 500 Hz Roofing Filter

KFL3A-500 500 Hz 5-pole roofing filter for sale. $110, including USPS shipping. US only. PayPal preferred. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] [K3} FS: Elecraft K3/K3s Second Receiver

Elecraft KRX3A second receiver for sale. It was factory installed in my K3s in Jul 2019, so is relatively new. Three roofing filters: 13k, 2.8k(!), and 400 Hz. I will remove any filters you don't want and adjust the price accordingly. Includes newer KSYB3A Synthesizer. $850, including USPS

[Elecraft] For Sale: K144XV 2-Meter Option for K3 or K3s

Recently bought a used K3s with the 2-meter option factory installed, which I have no plans to use. According to Elecraft, this is compatible with K3's above serial number 3000, and all K3s'. The K3s went to Elecraft in Jul 19 and got a complete checkup, including the 2-meter module. I tested

[Elecraft] KX2 RTTY Help

Trying to get RTTY running on my KX2, but no luck, so far. The KX2 is setup for WSJTx and works properly (TX and RX) with both straight audio cables to the computer and through a SignaLink USB. My conclusion from this is that the audio connections and audio gains must be set relatively close.

[Elecraft] Email List Server Problem?

I normally use the mail-archive.com Web site to view the Elecraft Email List. I also get the Digest via email with a group of recent submittals. I have noticed that some of the emails I see in the Digest are NOT in mail-archive.com, but are in nabble.com. For example, Wayne submitted, KX2/KX3

[Elecraft] [K3] 2 Tone FSK (RTTY)

Has anyone been able to get 2 Tone FSK to work with a K3? In my case, I use a W3YY optical encoder for FSK and PTT. FSK & PTT work fine with MMTTY, and PTT works with WSJT; however, when I setup FSK in 2 Tone, I get a brief (less than 1 second) RTTY tone, and that is all. I can see the entire

[Elecraft] [K3] USB Interface

I have the USB interface card in my K3. I use the audio out (USB Microphone) for the MTTY program. Question is how to set the audio levels. FWIW, I currently have the K3 Line Out set to 5, and the computer USB Mic level set to around mid-scale. Is there a better combination for improved

[Elecraft] KX2 added to Sherwood's list

John, N0TA, forwarded this question to me about why I listed the KX2 close-in dynamic range at 3 kHz rather than the more typical 2 kHz. Some radios have limitations that make a measurement at 2-kHz impossible or invalid. If a valid measurement cannot be made at 2 kHz, then it is made at some

[Elecraft] [KX2] CW Repeat

What is the command to use in the KX2 Utility Terminal tab, CW Memories, to make a message ALWAYS REPEAT? Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] ReL [K3] For Sale: PR6-10 & 500 Hz Filter

The PR6-10 has been sold. - 73, John, N0TA __ 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] [K3] For Sale: PR6-10 & 500 Hz Filter

PR6-10 Low Noise, 6m thru 10m preamp, includes power cable, two M/M BNC adapters, and spare amplifier and diode parts: $90 500 Hz, 5-pole filter: $60 - John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3: Roofing Filter

Has the 200 Hz, 5-pole roofing filter (KFL3A-200) been discontinued? Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KIO3B

Any idea when the KIO3B will be available for non-K3s'? - 73, John, N0TA __ 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

[Elecraft] KX3: SDR Software Solution!

I have been trying to find a good computer SDR software solution to use with my KX3. First, I tried LPB2 with NaP3. NaP3 had an incredible amount of images, and this software combination with the KX3 caused random loss of CW elements (Like lose a dit in 'r'). Larry Phipps said this didn't

[Elecraft] KX3: Virtual Com Port Program

I just discovered that N8LP's LP Bridge and LP Bridge 2 do not work well with the KX3. Does anyone have a suggestion for other software that create virtual com ports for the KX3? Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] [KX3] Dropping Out of TX

Running a contest tonight, and kept noticing the KX3 would intermittently drop out of transmit. I would send SP and it would transmit i e n , or send N0TA and it would transmit N0 A. Another words, it would miss an element or two of a character. This is happening randomly (as far as I can

[Elecraft] FS: K3 400 Hz, 8-Pole Filter

For sale: K3 KFL3A-400, 400 Hz, 8-Pole filter - $100. Includes USPS Priority mail shipping to the US. The filter was purchased June, 2012, and has been installed in my lightly used second K3. PayPal preferred, but check is acceptable. Please contact me directly (off list). Thanks, - 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner issues

I have a slightly different idea about how I would like it setup: I would like the K3 to be configured for either the Internal or External tuner (or none). When you press the ATU Tune button on the K3, it tunes whichever one it is configured for (and puts the KPA 500 in bypass). - 73, John,

[Elecraft] [K3] PR 10 10m PreAmp

Does anyone know the status of the Elecraft K3 10m preamp product? Thanks, - John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] [KAT500] Tuning

I don't think I understand how the tuning works with the KAT500. I have a K3, KPA500, and the two 15-pin cables (K3 to KAT, and KAT to KPA). I set my K3 Tune Power to 25w. I thought when I press tune on the K3, the KAT500 should tune, and it shouldn't key the Amp; however, when I do this, I

[Elecraft] DSP Noise Reduction and contesting

Interesting point about about the DSP in the KX3. I was told at Dayton that the DSP in the KX3 was several generations newer than what we have in the K3. With the audio problems Elecraft has had on the board (additional daughter card) and the continued continued complaints about audio

[Elecraft] [K3] Feature Request

If you activate Noise Reduction (NR) on a mode (like CW), NR is on for all modes on that band. Request NR to follow both mode and band. For example, if you have NR selected for 40m CW, and change to LSB, NR is OFF (unless previously activated for that mode). Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 # 6548

I ordered a second K3 at Dayton. It arrived Friday (I requested delayed delivery). Its a fairly vanilla K3/100: KXV3, 400 Hz filter. I built and tested it on Saturday, and made first contacts Sunday morning. Several things worth noting: 1. The Assembly Manual (Rev L7) has been fined tuned. I

[Elecraft] [K3] 4.51 AGC Settings

I'm curious how others are configuring your AGC settings with F/W 4.51. Thanks, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3: RTTY Question

I'm brand new to RTTY. I have MMTTY setup so it receives and transmits (AFSK) via VOX. I would like to do the NAQP/RTTY this weekend and use N1MM. How do I setup N1MM to key the K3? Would anyone be willing to share their N1MM RTTY macros? I'm not sure whether RTTY requires a special key

[Elecraft] For Sale: External Keyers

I have two Logikey keyers for sale: - LogiKey K-5: Asking $80 w/shipping to CONUS (retails for $150) - LogiKey CMOS4: Asking $40 w/shipping to CONUS (Kit retails for $90, Assembled $125). This one was a kit and has Service Bulletins 1, 2, and 3 installed. See

[Elecraft] FS: K2 #5723

I purchased K2 #5723 as an unfinished kit. I completed the assembly, and added the following accessories: K160RX KAF2 KAT2 KDIMP KIO2 KNB2 KSB2 K6XX CW Indicator N0SS External T-R Relay Driver (keys external amplifier, plugged into 60m connector)

[Elecraft] [K2] FS: K2 #5723

I purchased K2 #5723 as an unfinished kit. I completed the assembly, and added the following accessories: K160RX - 160m option + RX antenna input KAF2 - Audio Filter KAT2 - 20w Internal ATU KDIMP - finger Dimple KIO2 - RS-232 Serial Interface KNB2 - Noise Blanker

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 N1MM Problem

While doing Sweep Stakes this weekend, I ran into a K3/N1MM problem: When I interrupted a running CW message (like a CQ) with either an Escape or a keyboard entry, the K3 would stay in Transmit (Red TX led illuminated, no receiver). I had to push the Transmit button to return to Receive. I

[Elecraft] Colorado QSO Party

The Colorado QSO Party is this Saturday, Sept 3, from 1200z to Sept 4, 0400z. See http://www.ppraa.org/coqp/ for details and frequencies. Several of us will be on the Baca / Prowers county line operating a K3 as W0DK. Another team member will operate mobile from some of the surrounding

[Elecraft] [K3] Etymotic Earphone Headset

Is anyone using Etymotic earphones/headsets with their K3? How do they work? How do you have the microphone setup (bias?)? Which model do you recommend? Where did you get the adapter for the 4-conductor stereo plug? Thanks! - John, N0TA

[Elecraft] [K1] For Sale: K1 #589

I acquired #589 as an unfinished kit last year. When I got it, I discovered missing and misplaced components, incorrectly wound toroids, and an area of the RF board with the traces burned off. Instead of fixing this can of worms, I ordered a new RF board and components from Elecraft. I rebuilt

[Elecraft] [K1] For Sale: K1 #589

I acquired #589 as an unfinished kit last year. When I got it, I discovered missing and misplaced components, incorrectly wound toroids, and an area of the RF board with the traces burned off. Instead of fixing this can of worms, I ordered a new RF board and components from Elecraft. I

[Elecraft] Heil Pro-Set Plus with Icom iC Mic

I have a K2 (K3 on order) and Chip Margelli, Heil, recommended this combination. I've got the headset, but not the mic connector adaptor, so haven't tried it yet. Question: Has anyone tried this combination? If so, what K2 settings are you using for SSBA (gain) and SSBC (compression)?

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for November 26, 2007

I haven't heard much the last two Sundays -- maybe try 40m at z and 80m at 0300z? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] K3 KRC2

Is the functionality of the KRC2 built into the K3, or is it still necessary for interfacing to amplifiers and antennas? - 73. John. WØJFR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] K2 Mods Revisions

I just purchased a used K2 (s/n 4507). When It arrives, how can I tell which mods and revisions have been installed? Thanks, - John, WØJFR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] K2 and DSP

I notice no mention in the Reflector about the DSP module in the K2. Furthermore, I never see a K2 equipped with DSP for sale. Is there a reason that the DSP module is not popular in the K2? - 73, John, W0JFR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: