Re: [Elecraft] OT: Need Recommendations for Powered Speaker for KX3 (WU6R)

2018-12-22 Thread Nr4c
I use West Mountain Radio Comm zspeakers with my K3(S) and should work fine with KX3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 22, 2018, at 5:19 PM, Michael Blake via Elecraft > wrote: > > My Bose Color Soundlink speaker works really well with my KX3. No > distortion,

Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters

2018-12-19 Thread Nr4c
If you’re using a BALUN is it saturating or ha anything changed in your antenna system? Connectors checked for tightness? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 19, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I just performed a transmit test on 10M with my radio. CW mode, k

Re: [Elecraft] Opportunism, bravery, insanity: putting the "eXtreme" in Elecraft's KX and AX gear

2018-12-18 Thread Nr4c
How about a small plastic “toothpick” imbedded in one paddle and a small stainless “tweezer” in the other (ala Victorianox)? Sent from my iphone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 18, 2018, at 4:43 PM, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: > > Since the KXPD3 has two paddles, why not a bottle opener on one,

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 question

2018-12-16 Thread Nr4c
The Assembly manual should provide enough info to answe your questions. The spacer should be referenced to the parts inventory in rear of manual and available via phone call to Elecraft. Ask for Madelyn. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2018, at 9:35 AM, mike stokes wr

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

2018-12-14 Thread Nr4c
Lift the Ring. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 14, 2018, at 8:18 AM, Mike Parkes wrote: > > Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time > with the KX3. > I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Suddenly Putting Out Only 25 watts at 100 watts indicated

2018-12-13 Thread Nr4c
Ok. You’re right. Must have had my mind on something else. Read too many emails. Merry Christmas. Or you know, whatever?!! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 12, 2018, at 9:11 PM, Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) wrote: > > This happened to me at the start of CQWW-SSB in Octobe

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 AC power

2018-12-12 Thread Nr4c
Lower current. But why on this thread? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 12, 2018, at 7:13 PM, Tom Berry wrote: > > Is there any advantage to use 220 V over 110 V on the KPA500? > > Is it worth having an electrician come to the house and install a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S K3 new firmware - how it doesnt download?

2018-12-08 Thread Nr4c
Ware you using the K3 Utility to Copy New Files From Elecraft button? Mine just updated. You don’t have to chase down the files on Elecraft site. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 8, 2018, at 4:32 PM, IK4EWX wrote: > > The new 5.66 firmware version is not a beta version.

Re: [Elecraft] External AMP

2018-11-30 Thread Nr4c
How many Amps does it draw? The external port can supply 1 AMP. The P3 between .5 and .75 A. (Depending on SVGA & TX-MON installed). If you don’t need more than .250 or so you can use a simple RCA>RCA/RCA splitter. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 30, 2018, at 10:02 A

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 Upgrade

2018-11-30 Thread Nr4c
Must be “new” time. My clock only has one hour between 0200 and 0300 Z. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 29, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Bob N3MNT wrote: > > > > To test this latest, greatest and most updatest version (guaranteed not to > rust, bust or collect dust

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-11-28 Thread Nr4c
Call support! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 28, 2018, at 6:58 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > > Larry, not enough info to help out. If you have followed the manual and > experienced this you have something very serious happening. You probably > don’t have good loa

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-Utility worked in May but not now.

2018-11-28 Thread Nr4c
Why 4800 baud? I think it works better at 34.8. And the KXUSB that I got with my KX3 was a FTDI based unit. Unplug all USB devices except the one for the radio. See what Device Manager has to say. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 27, 2018, at 11:58 PM, JEROME SODUS wr

Re: [Elecraft] Second K3

2018-11-25 Thread Nr4c
Mine goes out for club events and FD. Keeps me from taking down home station to take the radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 25, 2018, at 3:46 PM, Dennis L. Haarsager wrote: > > I just ordered one of the K3S Black Friday packages that includes a > subreceiver. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and N1MM+ on cw with no interface

2018-11-22 Thread Nr4c
as you did the radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 22, 2018, at 11:46 AM, Jim Cary wrote: > > I’m trying to get my K3S and N1MM+ to work on cw without an interface (which > I have used in the past). I’ve tried a couple of the suggestions I’ve seen > on the ref

Re: [Elecraft] Data troubles

2018-11-20 Thread Nr4c
Sorry. But DATA A is for USB modes like FT8, PSK, etc. RTTY (FSK) is a LSB mode and should use the Sub-Band AFSK A on a K3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 19, 2018, at 10:45 PM, Martin Sole wrote: > > Okay, but the K3 book states AFSK A mode can also be used for Au

Re: [Elecraft] Data troubles

2018-11-19 Thread Nr4c
Check the DATA Sub-mode. You may be thinking AFSK but the software may reset to FSK D and that doesn’t require audio into the sound system. In the TX monitor, Do you hear diddles or just a single tone? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 19, 2018, at 10:26 PM, Martin Sole wr

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

2018-11-16 Thread Nr4c
Mine has never started up in ‘Operate’ mode. Could it be a setting you imposed? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 16, 2018, at 2:19 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote: > > Michael: > > The KPA500 defaults to power up in STANDBY but is programmable to power up > in OPERATE

Re: [Elecraft] Interface cable question

2018-11-10 Thread Nr4c
Elecraft Cable Set for JX3 might work. Not that familiar with KX2 cabling. Check it out! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 10, 2018, at 11:38 AM, Terry Brown wrote: > > I just purchased a miniHFPA2 amplifier to use with my KX2 when I am in the > field and don't want t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sticky Power Control

2018-11-07 Thread Nr4c
Check the knob for cracks. Many K3S suffer from cracked knobs. If yours is cracked, call Madelyn at Elecraft and explain which knob(s) are cracked and they will send you replacement(s). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 7, 2018, at 8:46 PM, engineercm wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 low power on 15

2018-11-01 Thread Nr4c
Run the TXCal. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 1, 2018, at 8:48 AM, Eddy Avila wrote: > > I bought a used KXPA100 with ATU to work with my KX3 and I'm only getting > around 1/2 power on 15 meters into a 50-ohm dummyload. > > Any suggestions what to look for or

Re: [Elecraft] Accessories or upgrades to K3s?

2018-10-30 Thread Nr4c
Get the KDVR. It can be useful as well as fun! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 30, 2018, at 1:01 AM, Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) wrote: > > Now that the problem with the KPA3 module on my K3s has been identified I'm > sending my beloved rig off to Watsonville later today

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 line

2018-10-29 Thread Nr4c
Carefully re-check your cable connections. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 29, 2018, at 6:09 PM, tonybarcl...@gmail.com wrote: > > I have just got my kxpa home and built. No atu > > It work with the kx3 and px3 well. > > I cam get the kx3 and kpxa wo

Re: [Elecraft] New website problem - no manuals

2018-10-29 Thread Nr4c
Well I just downloaded the K3S Mamual on my iPhone. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 29, 2018, at 8:32 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: > > I need a new version of the K3 manual. I went to the new website, selected > 'support' from the menu, then 'manuals', which took me to t

Re: [Elecraft] Possible K3s TX failure - distorted audio

2018-10-28 Thread Nr4c
Next step, Contact Elecraft Customer Service. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 28, 2018, at 10:21 AM, Dave wrote: > > Bill, > > Do you know what was fixed? Symptoms appear to be a bad device in PA. > > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my iPad > >>

Re: [Elecraft] K3 settings for Yamaha headset

2018-10-24 Thread Nr4c
Mic select rpl bias Mic gain 17 Cmp 17 Good place to start. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 24, 2018, at 10:31 AM, Martin wrote: > > Elecrafters, > i'm preparing the clubstation for the CQ WW Contest. I get Audio-reports > saying the audio is sharp and narrow

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 with wsjt-x

2018-10-20 Thread Nr4c
MIC BIAS should be OFF unless you are using a mic that requires it. Bias has NO other use. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 20, 2018, at 6:35 PM, Robert Albano wrote: > > Turning the MIC BTN off fixed the problem. Now Halt Tx stops the KX3 as well. > > Should

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 with wsjt-x

2018-10-20 Thread Nr4c
Sounds like you have more than one PTT control active. Check out your interface and VOX settings. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 20, 2018, at 5:46 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > > What is the setting of MIC BTN on the KX3? > >> On Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 17:21

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks & Pops

2018-10-15 Thread Nr4c
Ear plugs. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 14, 2018, at 10:52 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > What is the recommended solution to stopping the clicks and pops from the > KPA500 as the amp heats during transmission and cools during receive? I've > seen one

Re: [Elecraft] K3s / P3 baud rate, poor man's 2nd receiver

2018-10-12 Thread Nr4c
No need to waste a lot of time on this. Set all to 38400, the default speed for the P3 to work well. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 12, 2018, at 3:28 PM, Henk de Vries (hdv) wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > Using my home-made RS232 sniffer in order to

Re: [Elecraft] Voice is clipped K3s

2018-10-10 Thread Nr4c
intermittent issues check ALL connections. If you have Monitor on keep it low or it will get into the mic and give you grief. Better, use another radio receiver to listen to yourself transmitting into a dummy load. Even on of the many SDR Dongle type will work great. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod CTS to match VFO

2018-10-03 Thread Nr4c
I’d like the option. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 3, 2018, at 12:27 PM, NW0M wrote: > > Art, > > I've been for this too. Wayne said a couple years back that they were going > to add this to the firmware. I guess we're the only two K-Pod owners that

Re: [Elecraft] Worldwide Transceiver Survey

2018-10-03 Thread Nr4c
A rather useless survey. Nowhere to enter model, only manufacture. Not aware Beofeng made an HF radio. Very disappointed. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 3, 2018, at 10:22 AM, Bert Craig wrote: > > Why is Elecraft in 2nd place? I know we can do better than that! (

Re: [Elecraft] No Communication with USB Port on KPA-1500

2018-10-02 Thread Nr4c
Try supp...@elecraft.com or a simple phone call. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 1, 2018, at 9:51 PM, char...@k5ua.com wrote: > > Must have had a power surge because I can no longer communicate with my > KPA-1500 on the same virtual com port like I did for about 6 w

Re: [Elecraft] RRC/K3 RTTY issue

2018-09-29 Thread Nr4c
Check DATA sub-mode. Do you want FSK-D or AFSK? Sounds like you have set FSK-D and need AFSK. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 29, 2018, at 4:37 PM, John Baumgarten > wrote: > > After not trying RTTY for a while, can’t get it working with my two K3 RRC >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem after latest sw update

2018-09-26 Thread Nr4c
Restore the CONFIG copy you made before you updated FW. You did do a CONFIG backup didn’t you? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 26, 2018, at 3:30 PM, pa...@pa0kv.nl wrote: > > Hi! > > Yesterday I updated my K3's sw. After some shutdown and startups it came

Re: [Elecraft] Kx2

2018-09-24 Thread Nr4c
Too bad. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 24, 2018, at 6:17 AM, Petr Ourednik wrote: > > Bill, > > many thanks, unfortunately I am not subscriber... :( > > 73 - Petr, OK1RP > >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2018, at 12:16 PM, Nr4c wrote: >> QST? >>

Re: [Elecraft] Kx2

2018-09-24 Thread Nr4c
QST? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 24, 2018, at 6:12 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Hi all, > > I am curious if someone compared the KX2 vs KX3 in terms of RX performance > please? > > > > > - > 73 - Petr, OK1RP

Re: [Elecraft] Choice of CW pitch

2018-09-22 Thread Nr4c
Come on!!! I adjust the “pitch” to suit my hearing. The pitch of the incoming station is adjusted by the VFO! The “Spot” button will get you close to Zero-Beat. A little XIT will separate you from others who Zero-Beat him in a pile-up. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 22, 2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : Rack Mount Option?

2018-09-21 Thread Nr4c
Fun part is mounting the P3 to the K3. Both side panels screw on from side. No way to share a common panel. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 21, 2018, at 7:49 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I believe if one removes the feet from the right side of the K3S and the >

Re: [Elecraft] Enabling FM mode on K3S

2018-09-19 Thread Nr4c
Must enable FM in CONFIG/ BandMap. Look it up in the big “book”. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 19, 2018, at 7:05 PM, Bob Nielsen - N7XY wrote: > > I'm still learning to use my new K3S but am already very impressed with the > performance. However, I am unab

Re: [Elecraft] CW Transmit Text Decode is off

2018-09-17 Thread Nr4c
The decode is rather persnickety. Your ears might not hear it but I suspect your sending is just not perfect enough to satisfy the decoder. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 16, 2018, at 8:05 PM, Cliff Clark wrote: > > I love my KX2, and I thought I would use the TX onl

Re: [Elecraft] searching for post by Wayne n6kr about counterpoise

2018-09-14 Thread Nr4c
Lay it on the ground. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 8, 2018, at 9:50 AM, Tom McCulloch wrote: > > This is probably NOT what you are looking for but it's about random length > antennas...it goes back to Jan 29, 2017. > > hope this helps: > > I'

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Internal clock delay

2018-09-14 Thread Nr4c
Might not hurt to replace it. Bout time! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 6, 2018, at 3:49 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Hi, > > sorry for stupid question. > > The internal clock seems to delaying for couple of mins during few months on > my K3 (bui

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 MIC socket

2018-09-14 Thread Nr4c
It’s a 3.5 MM TRRS jack. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 9, 2018, at 7:23 PM, Mike Flowers wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > What size is the MIC socket on the side of a KX3? It appears to me to be > larger than a 3.5 mm socket. > > I'm getting a new-to-me KX3

Re: [Elecraft] K3S fsk with usb

2018-08-30 Thread Nr4c
I believe that FSK uses the TX signal on a serial port and is connected to a pin on the DE15 ACC2 port on the K3(S). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 30, 2018, at 2:19 PM, Richard Ferch wrote: > > To transmit FSK from N1MM+/MMTTY with a K3 or K3S, you need: (a)

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 operating tip: Creating a CW "sound stage" using AFX PITCH mode

2018-08-27 Thread Nr4c
CW REV Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 27, 2018, at 2:25 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Wouldn't taking the headphones off, rotating them 180 degrees and put them > back on do the trick? That way left would be right and right would be left. > > G

Re: [Elecraft] P3 config file - was utilities on Linux

2018-08-23 Thread Nr4c
Serial # is in the file. Don’t think this will work. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 23, 2018, at 2:10 AM, TL_Netvision wrote: > > Hello, > > Speaking of configuration files, I wander if I's feasible to restore my P3 > from someone else's file (In hope it's

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] FT-8 files

2018-08-20 Thread Nr4c
“Text” file? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 20, 2018, at 5:28 PM, Al Lorona wrote: > > I'd like to obtain IQ baseband files of an FT-8 signal, either separate I and > Q files or combined in one text file. Is that easy for someone to do? > Thanks, and please cont

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Efficiency As A Function of Input Power

2018-08-17 Thread Nr4c
? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 17, 2018, at 1:17 AM, char...@k5ua.com wrote: > > Thanks for the replies. > > Upon further testing, I have found that the efficiency of the KPA-1500 is > varies greatly with driving power. The following table illustrates the >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No power out

2018-08-15 Thread Nr4c
“Test” mode wouldn’t survive a power cycle I don’t believe. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 15, 2018, at 7:25 AM, David Bunte wrote: > > Don - > > If this was suggested before, I missed it and apologize for the redundancy. > Has the rig inadvertently been put

Re: [Elecraft] K3S settings for Heil HM-10 XD microphone

2018-08-15 Thread Nr4c
I’d start by using same strings as with previous mic. Adjust as necessary. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 14, 2018, at 3:03 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Does Heil have the settings on their website? I seem to recall they do. > That is a good place to star

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

2018-08-12 Thread Nr4c
I believe the JAT500 wants to be ON before the K3(S) is powered ON. Mine stays on 24/7. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 12, 2018, at 11:26 AM, > wrote: > > The 12V accessory jack on the K3 was upgraded from .5A to 1A for the > addition of the SVGA o

Re: [Elecraft] K3 replacing the Li battery

2018-08-05 Thread Nr4c
I believe the 2032 only is used for the RTC. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 5, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > > The K3 I have been upgrading & maintaining > as my back-up radio for the K3s is 9-10 > years old, I bought this one used. I'm > thinkin

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AFX - Pitch Setting Enhancement ...?

2018-08-04 Thread Nr4c
Try “Dual-Warch” Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 4, 2018, at 3:46 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > One of the reasons I never use this setting is that it seems to be a fixed > 700 Hz +/- as “center” in the sound field. I much prefer CW closer to 500 > Hz, which

Re: [Elecraft] Using N1MM to Key a K3 with no outboard keyer

2018-08-01 Thread Nr4c
I have a project on my website ( NR4C.net/projects ) that will connect to a serial port (DE-9 or KUSB) and provide the CAT and breakout DTR & RTS lines for CW and PTT on KX2 and KX3 radios. Works well with n1mm. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 1, 2018, at 9:08 PM, Richar

Re: [Elecraft] Using N1MM to Key a K3 with no outboard keyer

2018-08-01 Thread Nr4c
and the CONFIG menu on radio. Turn ON VOX and give it a try. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 1, 2018, at 8:05 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Ted, > > That is something in N1MM which effectively tell the N1MM software to send > the ASCII string which follows th

Re: [Elecraft] K3

2018-07-31 Thread Nr4c
YET! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 31, 2018, at 3:25 AM, Thomas Kluge wrote: > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting a long wire antenna to the K2 with the KAT2 tuner

2018-07-27 Thread Nr4c
You might introduce a BALUN in between. Maybe a 9:1. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 27, 2018, at 11:38 AM, Mark Petrovic wrote: > > Hi. I suspect this is obvious to most readers, but to use a long wire > antenna with the K2 with the KAT2 option, one connects

Re: [Elecraft] Survey and summary: Elecraft K3/K3S panadapter solutions

2018-07-27 Thread Nr4c
Wayne. In what “Time Frame” might it exist?? 6 months, 12 months?? Never?? And while this question has also been raised; is there a possibility of mouse control with a P3? This would be a real PLUS! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 27, 2018, at 11:56 AM, Wayne Burdick wr

Re: [Elecraft] BNC T for IF Out

2018-07-26 Thread Nr4c
Why not just use the IF OUT BNC jack on the P3 (right above the IF IN). And flip the small slide-switch up. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 26, 2018, at 9:45 PM, John Simmons wrote: > > You should use a splitter with isolation. Mini-Circuits sells them. >

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Firmware

2018-07-26 Thread Nr4c
I don’t think there is much in the box to update. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 26, 2018, at 11:27 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: > > Did you hear anything? I'm wondering the same thing. > >> On Mon, 23 Jul 2018, Dennis Egan wrote: >> >> I have ha

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft utilities configuration files?

2018-07-22 Thread Nr4c
You need to show ALL FILES ( even hidden files). I also show All extensions. I want see all the “stuff”. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 22, 2018, at 10:30 PM, Ronald Genovesi wrote: > >This may be more of a Windows problem than a Elecraft utilities proble

Re: [Elecraft] Macro for exchanging VFO A frequencies...

2018-07-22 Thread Nr4c
You mean like swapping VFO as in the “A/B” button? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 22, 2018, at 2:53 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > John, > > Why not use "SWT11;" to tap the A/B button in firmware? > > Every switch on the K3 can be accessed by the

[Elecraft] TS520S and KPA500/KAT500

2018-07-21 Thread Nr4c
(or never knew about tube radios))?” Anything else I need to pay attention to or what am I missing? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} KXV3B's extra preamp on 160m RX?

2018-07-20 Thread Nr4c
I think it’s 12-6 M Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 20, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: > > > Hi Guy, > > You can only use PREAMP2 on 17 - 6 meters. You can activate the 10 dB > preamps in the Main and Sub receivers that can be in the chain of t

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, KX3 supply voltage

2018-07-19 Thread Nr4c
A 1.5 A regulator isn’t going to handle the 12 to 20 A drain of an HF Radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 18, 2018, at 11:22 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Why not use a 7812 three terminal regulator? It will accept up to 30 V on > the input, deliver 12 V o

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, KX3 supply voltage

2018-07-18 Thread Nr4c
My club used a $20 buck converter from Amazon for FD. Used two AGC batteries in series and dropped to 14.1V. Unit is 20Amp and handles input voltage up to 40 and output from 5-35Volts. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 18, 2018, at 10:50 PM, Dennis Haarsager wrote: > &g

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 thermal clicks

2018-07-17 Thread Nr4c
“Low signal” mode. Doesn’t necessarily mean “low power”. Signal strength can be affected by many things. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 17, 2018, at 10:15 AM, turnbull wrote: > > I thought FT8 was a low power mode. Am I wrong? I am not referring to Fox > Hound m

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay connection to K3S

2018-07-17 Thread Nr4c
Might try IF Out port on the KXv3b Panel. (Page 4, tag 35 of manual). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 17, 2018, at 9:16 AM, Steve Muenich wrote: > > Hello gang, > > Is there a proper port on the K3S to connect a SDRPlay that would allow for > sharing the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 thermal clicks

2018-07-17 Thread Nr4c
“Clicks” caused by the “Z” bracket are well documented and normal. Personally, I don’t find this “intolerable” or even slightly annoying. My wall clock “ticks” every second. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 17, 2018, at 7:56 AM, ANDY DURBIN wrote: > > The clicking of

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity Calls

2018-07-16 Thread Nr4c
In Virginia it’s not a vanity plate and only costs one dollar more than regular plates. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 16, 2018, at 9:30 AM, dyarnes wrote: > > > > Hi All, > > My call (W7AQK) is designated as a vanity call even though it is the >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Speaker/Headphone Issue

2018-07-15 Thread Nr4c
My K3 does not do this. My K3S does! Elecraft says the K3S does not, but can’t seem to get my radio (s/n 10069) to agree. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 15, 2018, at 2:39 PM, Rich wrote: > > When I plug in my headphones I still hear signals via my externa

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement?

2018-07-14 Thread Nr4c
Not so. Part of the allure of the KX1 was: A thru hole kit. CW only. And, it was a thru hole kit. JX2 just doesn’t cut the mustard. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 13, 2018, at 7:51 PM, ktalbott wrote: > > It's called the KX2. > > > Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Output on 6M

2018-07-10 Thread Nr4c
Did you check the specs? I don’t think it is supposed to put out full 110 Watts on 10 or 6 meters. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 10, 2018, at 8:03 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > > What is the expected output on 6 meters? > > The K3 shows 110W > The P3 watt meter s

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 DEVICES VIA KIO3B BOARD

2018-07-10 Thread Nr4c
Either plug the two cables together or with a “GenderChanger”. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 10, 2018, at 12:10 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > The RS-232 thread comes coincidentally at a time when I have just experienced > an RS-232 "gotcha." > > If y

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VFO B encoder replacement

2018-07-10 Thread Nr4c
First thought is to download and read the assembly manual for the kit. I think it’s a plug in device. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 10, 2018, at 11:57 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: > > Hi all- > > I picked up a used KX3 for a pretty good price. However, th

Re: [Elecraft] Breakers for KPA1500?

2018-07-09 Thread Nr4c
What is the house circuit wire size used. I think the breaker protects the house from fire due to overheated wiring. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 9, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: > > I probably missed this but my google searches aren't worki

Re: [Elecraft] Trouble Downloading KPA1500 Utility

2018-07-08 Thread Nr4c
Problem: NORTON Solution: disable NORTON Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 8, 2018, at 11:46 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Ted, > > Uninstall Norton - yes, I think it may balk at an attempt, Norton is stubborn > as you discovered. > Make sure you have M

Re: [Elecraft] help wiring a mic?

2018-07-07 Thread Nr4c
!). Had a Heil cable to use from Behringer unit to K3. Worked pretty well. Now use a PR77d on the K3S (I know, overkill but I like the look of it). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 7, 2018, at 11:31 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > >> On Jul 7, 2018, at 4:42 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Working KH1

2018-07-03 Thread Nr4c
You didn’t send a “signal report”!? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 3, 2018, at 4:25 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > > I thought I’d never work Baker Island since I couldn’t hear them on any band. > Suddenly there they were on 14023. Very weak. > Thanks to my good ol’ KS3,

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 antenna selection

2018-07-03 Thread Nr4c
Tap the button left if the Ant LEDs to cycle thru the antennas. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 3, 2018, at 11:52 AM, ANDY DURBIN wrote: > > I have a new KAT500 and am learning how to use it. I have set up the antenna > switching table in the expectation th

Re: [Elecraft] Troublesome Macro #1 (First in a series)

2018-07-02 Thread Nr4c
Did you try without the “delays”? Is it so hard to start wsjt-x and select the 6M frequency in the drop- down box, and then adjust the P3? And with the full spectrogram from wsjt-x , I don’t pay much attention to the O3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 2, 2018, at 8:41

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display (Was K2 display)

2018-07-02 Thread Nr4c
Why keep asking the same question? The answer is always “No”. There’s an old saying about asking a question over and over and expecting a different answer Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 1, 2018, at 5:47 PM, Bert Craig wrote: > > I occasionally pose this

Re: [Elecraft] Any advice, please?

2018-07-01 Thread Nr4c
Use a sharp knife to cut the tape. “Life” leaking all over the various parts makes for a messy assembly And, oh yeah, “Read the MANUAL, again!” Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 1, 2018, at 2:46 PM, G4GNX wrote: > > RTFM. :-D > > 73, > > Alan. G4GNX >

Re: [Elecraft] Issues Using K3S nternal Sound Card for FT8

2018-06-27 Thread Nr4c
Did you unplug any cables from the LinIn/LinOut jacks on the radio? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2018, at 12:39 PM, Lee Murrah wrote: > > Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately none of them worked. > > Since I want to work the Baker Island DXPedition,

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

2018-06-27 Thread Nr4c
I think it allows better air flow when stacked on the KPA500. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:35 PM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > Wouldn’t it be out of proportion to it’s height to have 3/8 inch feet?  > > Chuck > KE9UW > >

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Nr4c
Adding all the “new” upgrades to a K3, still don’t make a K3S. The “S” has an entirely new main-board, and the KPA100 and ATU are much improved. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2018, at 7:38 AM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > I have seen more than a few

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Nr4c
Back when the K3S was announced, I sold my existing radio for about $1200 less than the K3S price and ordered a new K3S and put up the $1200 it would have cost me to upgrade. I did keep my old K3 for FD and other portable activities. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 26, 2018, at

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Report

2018-06-26 Thread Nr4c
I think Reading band/Mode can be done on mains but using radio to control the radio is different. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 26, 2018, at 2:26 PM, 1lasportsman 1lasportsman <1lasports...@cox.net> > wrote: > > How would this apply as we had the radio's

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 USB cable

2018-06-25 Thread Nr4c
He already knows this. He asked if it was USB 1.0 or 2.0 compliant. I am sure it’s USB 2.0 compliant. I don’t know why anyone would sell a USB 1.0 or 1.1 cable today. They are backwards compatible I think. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 25, 2018, at 2:26 PM, Paul Ferguson wr

Re: [Elecraft] How to change K3 COM port to a high number (to avoid N1MM/u2R problem)

2018-06-22 Thread Nr4c
Use Device Manager/Ports/Advanced and change the port number(s) for the KUSB(s) in question. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 22, 2018, at 2:04 PM, Erik Basilier wrote: > > I run two K3 radios with MicroHAM u2R for SO2R in N1MMplus. > It has been working, but occasi

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Programming CW

2018-06-18 Thread Nr4c
Look at the memories in K3 Utility. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 17, 2018, at 11:49 PM, > wrote: > > During the All Asia CW contest I tried programming M2 to send my report, > i.e. de kg7v 59980. Everything worked EXCEPT the play back was z kg7v 59980. > I

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KXPD2 shorting with stuck dots and "ERR KEY"

2018-06-17 Thread Nr4c
I can’t remember, but are the screws IDENTICAL? Are the ends the same? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 17, 2018, at 2:37 AM, Michael Jarvis wrote: > > Hello, > > I'm a fairly new owner of a KX2 with a KXPD2 paddle, and I just noticed this > evening that so

Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON PEP vs K3S/KPA500 PWR?

2018-06-17 Thread Nr4c
Have you set the Lin In Gain according to the K3 manual. If not, the K3 will vary the output power. Don Wilhelm has very good information on this topic. Stand by, he’ll likely pop in with all you need to know. He explains it well. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 17, 2018, a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Color code memory aid ...

2018-06-15 Thread Nr4c
Don’t try to remove the leads from the sticky tape, just use your flush cutters and snip the leads right at the edge of the tape. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 15, 2018, at 8:38 PM, wrote: > > My late Uncle taught that to me. > > 73 > Tim, KQ

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Newbie question...

2018-05-31 Thread Nr4c
You have abat-charger/rtc not a battery. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 31, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > > Gerry, the option does not come with cells. You will have to install 8 NiMh > cells into the pack. I use the highly recommended Sanyo Enel

Re: [Elecraft] How to set fix-tune display mode

2018-05-23 Thread Nr4c
Or: PC-K3S-Y cable to P3 Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 22, 2018, at 10:15 PM, Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> wrote: > > Is it interfaced to your K3 via the serial port? The wiring is > PC-->P3-->K3 > > 73, > > Fred ["Skip&q

Re: [Elecraft] P3: How to Get Frequency on top center of P3

2018-05-23 Thread Nr4c
Check BNC cable. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 22, 2018, at 5:35 PM, Mark Wheeler <mark3...@icloud.com> wrote: > > I am using the P3 with a K3S and cannot figure out how to get the VFO A > frequency to appear at the top center of the P3. (My P3 is showing a

Re: [Elecraft] RE; K3 to K3S Upgrade Opinions

2018-05-19 Thread Nr4c
If buying new, there is NO OPTION! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 19, 2018, at 1:10 PM, Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> wrote: > > Frank, > > I opted to do a few updates: > New synth boards for both main and sub receiver > Mod to general covera

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

2018-05-11 Thread Nr4c
from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 11, 2018, at 6:29 PM, Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net> wrote: > > If you order a KPA-1500 when is your CC charged? When it’s ready to ship or > when you place your order? > > Ronnie > > Sent

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