Re: [Elecraft] RF in Microphone

2017-03-26 Thread Nr4c
What voltage does the K3S display while transmitting SSB? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 26, 2017, at 12:31 PM, Jim Kutsch <jim.kut...@ky2d.com> wrote: > > I am a new K3S owner and very pleased. However, on SSB, I am getting reports > that my audio is distorte

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] paddle always keys

2017-03-23 Thread Nr4c
Great idea. Print the manual on the radio case. Like it. You'll always have it handy. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 23, 2017, at 9:23 PM, kevino z <z_kev...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > found it - had to tap the 1 on the numeric key when the CW WGHT menu is up. >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 reboot only on JT modes?

2017-03-21 Thread Nr4c
Turn on the display of Temperature. Watch it while transmitting. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 21, 2017, at 3:45 PM, rich hurd WC3T <r...@wc3t.us> wrote: > > But only on JT modes? And this is a 7XXX serial number KX3. > > I do not think th

Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up digital

2017-03-20 Thread Nr4c
Reduce the computer sound level to about 30% and you will gain finer adjustment with K3S Lin In. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 20, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Terry Schieler <w...@swbell.net> wrote: > > Don wrote, > > <"3) Audio levels - ignore the intern

Re: [Elecraft] kat500 can't be seen by kat500 utility

2017-03-19 Thread Nr4c
That is the serial port. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 19, 2017, at 9:12 PM, <j...@kk9a.com> <j...@kk9a.com> wrote: > > The KAT500 has no serial port, just a 3.5mm round jack. > > John KK9A > > From: tomb18@ videotron.ca > Sun Mar 19 1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

2017-03-19 Thread Nr4c
Did you set RS-232 to USB and not 38400? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 18, 2017, at 4:29 PM, Alan. G4GNX <g4...@theatreorgans.co.uk> wrote: > > Have you tried accessing the Device Manager via Control Panel to check > whether a port is being assigned

Re: [Elecraft] K3S front panel remove/replace tips?

2017-03-16 Thread Nr4c
Go slow and carefully. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 16, 2017, at 10:01 AM, Chuck Chandler <chandler...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I will be putting my K3S on the bench this weekend to try to trace an > intermittent bug. Elecraft support has suggested removi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 microphone input selection

2017-03-15 Thread Nr4c
You should notify Elecraft. It isn't supposed to work like this I don't believe. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 15, 2017, at 2:35 PM, Alan. G4GNX <g4...@theatreorgans.co.uk> wrote: > > Absolutely sure, Bill. > > This happened once before with our club's K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 microphone input selection

2017-03-15 Thread Nr4c
Are you sure the other signal is from rear mic and not some other source? Try turning TX monitor to zero and see what happens. You may be picking sound from speakers and not the rear mic. I've had K3 and K3S and have never had both mics "live" at same time. Sent from my iPhone ...

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 mod kit

2017-03-13 Thread Nr4c
Can't speak for right/left but yes to the one with the handle. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 13, 2017, at 5:11 PM, Dauer, Edward <eda...@law.du.edu> wrote: > > I just ordered the KIO3B and a KBPF3 mod kit for the K3. The process of > installing the KBPF3 m

Re: [Elecraft] Internal speaker problem

2017-03-11 Thread Nr4c
You do have the passing under the span wide brace, don't you? And not clamped to it by the top cover. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 11, 2017, at 9:35 AM, Chuck Chandler <chandler...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Well, this morning I got a chance to put the K3S on the

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

2017-03-11 Thread Nr4c
Carter. The Heil should directly plug into the Phones and Mic jacks on the rear of the K3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 11, 2017, at 7:46 AM, Carter Craigie <carter...@verizon.net> wrote: > > Hello fellow Elecrafters, > I am fortunate to have a nice f

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Supply Question

2017-03-09 Thread Nr4c
#10 wire for my K3 cables. Use PowerGate to charge battery and run accessories. Run radio from separate cable to PS. When power goes out reconnect radio to battery. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 10, 2017, at 12:00 AM, James Bennett <w6...@me.com> wrote: > > I p

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Hearing low level rear speaker audio with SPKR+PH no and low AF set

2017-03-06 Thread Nr4c
the left speaker. BTW: SPKR set to 2. It seems like bleed-through maybe. Note that my old K3 doesn't do this. Only my K3S. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 6, 2017, at 9:23 AM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > Max, > > Is it not easy to adjust the

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Hearing low level rear speaker audio with SPKR+PH no and low AF set

2017-03-06 Thread Nr4c
This has only been a problem with my K3S, my K3 doesn't exhibit this anomaly. I frequently operate after wife goes to bed and I want the speakers OFF. but the left one never really is OFF. Only much reduced output. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 6, 2017, at 9:11 AM, M. Geo

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Hearing low level rear speaker audio with SPKR+PH no and low AF set

2017-03-05 Thread Nr4c
I commented on this over a year ago and was tole that it was not possible. BUT IT STILL DOES IT! Thanks for your input. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 5, 2017, at 8:43 PM, M. George <m.matthew.geo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I just noticed that I have low audio o

Re: [Elecraft] T-1 problem fixed!

2017-03-04 Thread Nr4c
Thanks for letting us know you are up again. And, thanks for the solution. Chances are someone else will learn from your experience. Enjoy. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 4, 2017, at 2:54 PM, Irma Linas <irmalina...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello group, > >

Re: [Elecraft] Lost Cursors

2017-03-04 Thread Nr4c
Check BNC cable from P3 to K3. Be sure it's properly seated. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 4, 2017, at 1:22 PM, Marvin Wheeler <marvwhee...@nwlink.com> wrote: > > Hello: > > > > Using a K3S with P3 and have lost the cursors. I was operating and t

Re: [Elecraft] Afsk a

2017-03-01 Thread Nr4c
The KX3 never accepted paddles input to send RTTY using DATA sub-mode AFSK A. You must select sub-mode FSK D to use this feature. Read the manual on Data modes. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 1, 2017, at 1:33 PM, "mar...@the-wallers.net" <mar...@the-walle

Re: [Elecraft] Help with Headphones

2017-02-27 Thread Nr4c
The warnings are for connecting SPEAKERS to the Rear Speaker jack. You SHOULD use a TRS plug to lessen the opportunity of the smoke escaping from the speaker stereo amplifier. There is no such threat to the Phones jack(s). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 27, 2017, at 3:27

Re: [Elecraft] Quick Way To Accurately Measure K3s CW Filter Offset?

2017-02-18 Thread Nr4c
The 409 is zero. Are the passband centered on display? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 18, 2017, at 3:30 AM, Dave AD6A <d...@ad6a.com> wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > > > I'm having a go at my first CW contest for many years (and boy, am I > rusty!!)

Re: [Elecraft] driver file for KXUSB

2017-02-14 Thread Nr4c
WIN10 should have the driver. I've used 3 different Ein10 installs and never needed to find a driver. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 14, 2017, at 8:43 PM, DALE LONG <dale.l...@prodigy.net> wrote: > > The Elecraft website forwards us to www.ftdichip.com > >

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] end-fed halfwave antennas

2017-02-14 Thread Nr4c
Not again? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 14, 2017, at 11:48 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av@gmail.com> wrote: > > In spite of ON4UN's 4.3, I stand by my prior statements concerning the > excellence of end-fed half wave antennas (EFHW), and their non-existent >

Re: [Elecraft] deaf and dumb K3

2017-02-13 Thread Nr4c
Ant 2?? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 13, 2017, at 1:42 PM, todd ruby <t...@ruby-wine.com> wrote: > > Hi, > I was just operating on 15 cw working west Africa no problem, changed bands > and all of a sudden no audio and no power out! RX ant is not engaged. Do

Re: [Elecraft] Hook up for K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500

2017-02-13 Thread Nr4c
Get the manuals for the amp ant ATU. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 13, 2017, at 10:48 AM, Mike Crownover <a...@gvtc.com> wrote: > > I can't seem to find a hook up diagram for the entire K Line. I know I've > seen it somewhere but can't find it. Can someone dire

Re: [Elecraft] EFHW

2017-02-13 Thread Nr4c
Has there been a day this year that this topic wasn't discussed? Someone please bury this dead horse. Or start a new reflector on EFHW antennas. PLEASE! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 12, 2017, at 11:55 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> wrote: > > That's corre

Re: [Elecraft] EFHW

2017-02-13 Thread Nr4c
Frequency where reactance equals zero. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 11, 2017, at 3:29 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH <pin...@erols.com> wrote: > > Define "resonance". > > Chas > > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bo

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 "TUN PWR" option ignored?

2017-02-09 Thread Nr4c
I think the ATU needs 3 W to work reliably. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 9, 2017, at 12:40 PM, Nicklas Johnson <n...@n6ol.us> wrote: > > Just noticed that using the internal tuner, the TUN PWR option on the KX3 > seems to be ignored, at least for any

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub receiver

2017-02-09 Thread Nr4c
iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 9, 2017, at 8:55 AM, John Lemay <j...@carltonhouse.eclipse.co.uk> > wrote: > > Hello all > > I hope this is not a dumb question .. I have a K3 (not S) which has > the sub receiver and has been updated with the KIO3B. > &g

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 speaker/headphone question

2017-02-06 Thread Nr4c
Adjust the sidetone to find exact frequency. It's very sharp and might only work if freq is exact. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 6, 2017, at 9:08 PM, stan levandowski <sjl...@optonline.net> wrote: > > Nice speaker but unfortunately won't help me out here. Â I n

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 speaker/headphone question

2017-02-06 Thread Nr4c
I think that speaker is very sharp so the frequency of the audio sidetone must be very exact. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 6, 2017, at 9:05 PM, stan levandowski <sjl...@optonline.net> wrote: > > No,Peter, it "acts" like a filter to focus on CW frequenc

Re: [Elecraft] Voice recorder programming

2017-02-06 Thread Nr4c
Google something like "K3 n1mm function keys K3DVR", I found a .mc file that works well. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 6, 2017, at 5:49 PM, Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> wrote: > > Yes. You use the F-key definitions to simulate a tap or hold of M1

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 fans

2017-02-01 Thread Nr4c
I suspect they need to be switched into the circuit, done with the logic when the amp is turned Off. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 1, 2017, at 8:55 PM, <j...@kk9a.com> <j...@kk9a.com> wrote: > > If the fans are running on the capacitor charge when

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power Supply Environmental/Ergonomic Issue

2017-01-31 Thread Nr4c
Mine has been OFF for a one week vacation once in three or four years since I built it. I have a nite light that consumes more power. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 31, 2017, at 10:45 PM, Dave AD6A <d...@ad6a.com> wrote: > > I recently added a KPA500 kit for

Re: [Elecraft] Why no love for the 1khz CW filter?

2017-01-31 Thread Nr4c
Just turn the DSP Filter knob to whatever width you like. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 31, 2017, at 9:07 PM, <abulling...@comcast.net> > <abulling...@comcast.net> wrote: > > I just got my new (used) K3/10 in the mail yesterday and have been having a

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 3 Tuner

2017-01-31 Thread Nr4c
I use an "L" match to tame mine. Touch up with KAT500. The KAT3 has similar capability. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 30, 2017, at 11:34 PM, Marvin Wheeler <marvwhee...@nwlink.com> wrote: > > Will the KAT 3 tune an end fed wire of about 180 ft on 160

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO link not working

2017-01-30 Thread Nr4c
This changed a while ago Link is now a menu item. You don't have to LINK to use Diversity. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 30, 2017, at 6:09 PM, Stan AE7UT <ae7...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have a K3 with dual receivers. I used to just push the sub butto

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 internal battery problem

2017-01-30 Thread Nr4c
Power supply voltage AT RADIO!!! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 30, 2017, at 11:14 AM, Jim Rhodes <jimk...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yes I had done that already. Am wondering if there might be a problem on > the other end of the wire. But it does sense the voltag

Re: [Elecraft] Alaska Emergency Frequency 5.1675 MHz USB

2017-01-30 Thread Nr4c
Is this an Amateur frequency or a state/federal emergency net frequency for emergencies? If the radio thinks it's out-of-band it probably is. I don't have my 60meter freq chart handy and if this is one of our frequencies disregard all comments above. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill

Re: [Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

2017-01-29 Thread Nr4c
Since when is an EFHW a Random wire? It's not random, it's a half wavelength on a given frequency. A Random wire is a wire of any length not resonant on the frequency desired. But it's a Half Wave on SOME frequency! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 29, 2017, at 12:53 PM, Char

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

2017-01-29 Thread Nr4c
Hate to bring this up, but. Check the Power Pole connectors on K3 power cable. They should be pushed in tightly so that the contact lip curls over the spring. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 29, 2017, at 9:57 AM, James Walker <jimmy.wal...@outlook.com> wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Just bought a K3/10. What upgrades should I get?

2017-01-29 Thread Nr4c
ew feature without being so inundated with all at once. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 28, 2017, at 8:20 PM, <abulling...@comcast.net> > <abulling...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Years ago I built a nice K2/100 which I still have and love but I saw a K3/

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

2017-01-28 Thread Nr4c
Unplug the radio from power. Unplug the USB cable Re-boot computer plug in USB and then power up the radio. It should start the FW load. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 28, 2017, at 12:27 PM, N2TK, Tony <tony@verizon.net> wrote: > > I believe this was address

Re: [Elecraft] Strange problem with K3s/10: could use some suggestions

2017-01-26 Thread Nr4c
Is this with antenna or dummy load? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 26, 2017, at 12:01 PM, Bill Leonard N0CU <billincol...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > I am having a strange problem with my K3s/10: the max output power on 20M > drops from 11.5W to 7.5W as the freq i

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a K3/K3S

2017-01-25 Thread Nr4c
Get the "S". And a late one will be expensive so get it from big "E" and enjoy the warrantee and service. You'll be glad you did. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 25, 2017, at 10:42 PM, John_N1JM <johnn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm about rea

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

2017-01-25 Thread Nr4c
, then start here and find out why. Once this checks, move dummy load to KAT500 output. Should also be 1:1 or nearly so. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 25, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Kenneth Christiansen <w...@i29.net> wrote: > > Thank you to the three people that responded to this

Re: [Elecraft] K3: past chirp report

2017-01-19 Thread Nr4c
On this subject. I did notice a "chirping" signal during the NAQP last Sat. No idea of call, should have made a note I guess. Second time in a week I heard this on the air. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 19, 2017, at 2:09 PM, Doug Smith <d...@w7kf.com&

Re: [Elecraft] More KX2 recieve questions

2017-01-19 Thread Nr4c
If like the KX3 it works from zero down to -30 or lower. Zero is MAX RF. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 19, 2017, at 1:06 AM, David Gilbert <xda...@cis-broadband.com> wrote: > > > > What are you doing with your RF gain set to zero?? > > Dave AB7E

Re: [Elecraft] Strange behavior on K3 system when transmitting

2017-01-17 Thread Nr4c
Yes. Read the manual on setting levels for digital modes in the manual. Forget anything you knew before. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 17, 2017, at 7:56 PM, Jerry <w...@jetbroadband.com> wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I am using my K3, KAT500 and KP

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X Problem with K3S

2017-01-17 Thread Nr4c
Mine only transmits for around 42 seconds. So should not impact the rec on next minute. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 17, 2017, at 11:48 AM, John Stengrevics <jstengrev...@comcast.net> > wrote: > > Many thanks to all who provided their suggestions. > >

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - Earthing Post

2017-01-17 Thread Nr4c
Check manual, assembly/parts list. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 17, 2017, at 7:01 AM, GW4DVB <br...@g4dvb.co.uk> wrote: > > Does anyone know the thread size of the earthing post on the KAT500 ATU > > In a re-org of the shack I've lost the

Re: [Elecraft] K3s-wsjt-wspr

2017-01-15 Thread Nr4c
Go to control panel and use Date/Time app to synchronize the time. You can have everything set perfect but if the clock is off, it will just stare at you. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 15, 2017, at 6:14 AM, PAUL GM0BKC <gm0...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all > I'

Re: [Elecraft] P3 TX Monitor with Two Sensors?

2017-01-12 Thread Nr4c
Why do you need two sensors? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 12, 2017, at 8:54 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > > I'm thinking an electrical switch (relay, Quad bilateral switch etc) > Then using DIGOUT1 to to toggle the switc

Re: [Elecraft] Problem setting up K3s with WSJTv1.7

2017-01-12 Thread Nr4c
I have decent results with WIN10 audio out set very low level. This allows Lin In to be set to around 10 and gives reasonable resolution. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 12, 2017, at 8:39 PM, Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> wrote: > > I'm seeing some problems ge

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X Problem with K3S

2017-01-12 Thread Nr4c
The USB port on K3S also has the DTR and RTS information available. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 12, 2017, at 1:15 PM, Nicklas Johnson <n...@n6ol.us> wrote: > > Unless I'm mistaken, doesn't the K3S connect directly via USB though? If > the problem is happening

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X Problem with K3S

2017-01-12 Thread Nr4c
Could you have multiple PTTs active. Like PTT and VOX, or two PTTs refed in software? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 12, 2017, at 10:03 AM, stengrevics <jstengrev...@comcast.net> wrote: > > When I transmit (using MSK144), the transmit stays on after the transmissio

[Elecraft] NPOTA LOCATION

2017-01-10 Thread Nr4c
Guys, it's time to reset your LoTW Location in your logging program. I and others are getting NPOTA credits for parks during the ARRL RTTY RU contest last weekend. They don't count, but your location info may be wrong when uploaded to LoTW. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 serial number doesn't match

2017-01-09 Thread Nr4c
Me thinks you have the wrong label on the radio. The one on FW should be the correct one. UNCHANGEABLE. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 9, 2017, at 1:20 PM, Wayne Moore K7EX <k...@frontier.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > > New KX3 owner here. I have noticed that th

Re: [Elecraft] K3s meter

2017-01-07 Thread Nr4c
Things are tough. And I want a Macro to turn the radio ON! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 7, 2017, at 7:47 PM, George Kidder <gkid...@ilstu.edu> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I initially started using data modes by the "set the power to maximum &q

Re: [Elecraft] K3s meter

2017-01-07 Thread Nr4c
You get COMP/ALC or SWR/RF POWER. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 7, 2017, at 10:52 AM, RichardG3ZIY <richardg3...@gmail.com> wrote: > > It occurred to me that on transmit the S meter is somewhat redundant. A > suggestion for the next firmware update is that

Re: [Elecraft] Morse reader on KX2

2017-01-02 Thread Nr4c
I'm no expert but the reader is probably reading exactly what you send. I will frequently see my K3S read "NR4TR". It's all in the spacing and we know what we mean to send but the reader has no idea until it hears it. And, it has no "context" to assist it. Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 with PX3

2017-01-02 Thread Nr4c
You may just need more volts at the amp. For full power from KXP100 you'll need at least 14 to 14.5 volts at the amp end of the cable. From battery power, use two short cables of at least AWG 12 or 14 wire. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 2, 2017, at 12:32 PM, Don Wilhelm &l

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 mic with the K3?

2017-01-02 Thread Nr4c
Or just spend the ~$70 and buy an MH2. It's already wired ready to go. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 1, 2017, at 6:49 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > Ron, > > I am not going to give you a step by step set of instructions, but the K3 (no

Re: [Elecraft] {OT} - Variation on use of a coaxial switch

2016-12-30 Thread Nr4c
load on unused antenna and you are set. I'm not sure of the model number but it's in their catalog. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 30, 2016, at 5:49 PM, stan levandowski <sjl...@optonline.net> wrote: > > I would like to use a coaxial switch for an unintended use a

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] USB sound card functionality in the future?

2016-12-30 Thread Nr4c
Since the radio is not really that modular I'd not hold my breath. The K3 had several boards that made up the KIO3 module. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 30, 2016, at 3:54 PM, Dave Hartzell <hartz...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm not sure what the upgrade an

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

2016-12-29 Thread Nr4c
How? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2016, at 6:06 PM, Richard Fjeld <rpfj...@outlook.com> wrote: > > I once had a key that was prone to cause chirp. > > Dick, n0ce > > >>> On 12/29/2016 3:27 PM, Doug Smith wrote: >>> I was i

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Display Help

2016-12-28 Thread Nr4c
You pressed and held the Menu button to display F-Key labels and you have not created any. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 27, 2016, at 5:43 PM, James Bennett <w6...@me.com> wrote: > > Once again, the brain has abandoned me. On my PX3, the white outlined box >

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

2016-12-27 Thread Nr4c
Carefull. Are they wire-wound power resisters cased in ceramic. If so they are likely inductive and of marginal use as withvRF they will not be just resistive but somewhat inductive and this will skew your results. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 27, 2016, at 9:43 AM, Paul C &l

Re: [Elecraft] No"tun" for my KX1

2016-12-27 Thread Nr4c
from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 27, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Paul C <paul...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > I was wondering if Elecraft has a real tech support phone number or official > support email address aside from this user forum. I ask because I am a > novice to this r

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

2016-12-26 Thread Nr4c
I think you should contact customer support at Elecraft. I believe there was an issue with early radios not being epoxied to the pcb. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 26, 2016, at 7:45 PM, Mark Hogan <ml.ho...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have SN 31, I recently fin

Re: [Elecraft] Power Hunting...

2016-12-23 Thread Nr4c
AGC just flashing? Do you mean ALC? Look at voltage while transmitting. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 23, 2016, at 5:02 PM, Dave Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote: > > Hi, > I am sure I saw a few things a while ago on the K3 power hunting when running > JT65

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sound Board upgrade for K3

2016-12-23 Thread Nr4c
Not sure what you call a "sound board" but if you mean the USB audio and serial interface mod (KIO3a) it's been available for some time. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 22, 2016, at 10:19 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av@gmail.com> wrote: > > Whatever

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sound Board upgrade for K3

2016-12-23 Thread Nr4c
Ok. KIO3B. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 22, 2016, at 10:30 PM, Gary Hembree <n...@cox.net> wrote: > > Try this: > http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#kio3bupkt > > 73 > Gary, N7IR > ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160 - Resolved

2016-12-22 Thread Nr4c
Check with Jim Brown K9YC. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 22, 2016, at 4:10 PM, K9MA <k...@sdellington.us> wrote: > >> On 12/22/2016 11:40, Jim Brown wrote: >> IMD also affects CW. What we call CW is not "continuous wave," it is a >>

Re: [Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160 - Resolved

2016-12-21 Thread Nr4c
Don't forget to multiply by two, current makes the round trip. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 21, 2016, at 9:19 PM, John Kaufmann <john.kaufm...@verizon.net> wrote: > > I use a 6-foot run of 10 gauge cable between my power supply (the Astron > RS-35M) and my K

Re: [Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160 - Resolved

2016-12-20 Thread Nr4c
PPs solder real well. Just keep the solder off the outer portion of the round part where the wire fits. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 20, 2016, at 5:34 PM, Gary Smith <g...@ka1j.com> wrote: > > Hi Jim & the others who replied, > > This i

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Memory Operation Question

2016-12-19 Thread Nr4c
So lock the VFO. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 19, 2016, at 2:24 PM, rfphelps <rfphe...@snet.net> wrote: > > I've had 16 years of Elecraft experience with the K2 and a bit less with the > K1 and KX1 - then I added a KX2 last September! Operating it has b

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility with Windows 10

2016-12-18 Thread Nr4c
Which KUSB? The older Prolific or the more recent FTDI? Different drivers. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 18, 2016, at 6:43 PM, Rick Braun <rhbr...@msn.com> wrote: > > I downloaded the latest K3 utility onto my Surface Pro 4 with Windows 10. My > K3 is seria

Re: [Elecraft] marc.info

2016-12-18 Thread Nr4c
??? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 18, 2016, at 12:35 PM, ab2tc <ab...@arrl.net> wrote: > > Hi all, > > Does anybody know what's up with marc.info? There have been no posts in > three days. > > AB2TC - Knut > > > > -- > Vie

Re: [Elecraft] Checking VFO accuracy using WWV

2016-12-18 Thread Nr4c
Chirps? Mine is more like a slow "whump whump whump", not a chirp. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 18, 2016, at 7:40 AM, K9ZTV <k9...@socket.net> wrote: > > The R.L. Drake Company referred to the zeroing or beating indicators as > "canary

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Question

2016-12-18 Thread Nr4c
What is your antenna like on 20 meters? Sounds more like antenna than amp. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 18, 2016, at 6:08 AM, Joe Hutchens AJ8MH-Radio > <aj8mh-ra...@charter.net> wrote: > > This is a question I've been wanting to ask... > > I've

Re: [Elecraft] K3S No TX Audio via USB

2016-12-17 Thread Nr4c
You should be using DATA A mode for wsjt. Look in the manual for data modes. It works. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 17, 2016, at 5:49 PM, John Klewer <n6axj...@gmail.com> wrote: > > OKI have read several archived email threads regarding this issue so

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Digital "4 flicker 5" help needed

2016-12-17 Thread Nr4c
Reduce computer sound output and get finer control with K3 Lin IN control knob. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 17, 2016, at 3:07 PM, Don Putnick <donnie...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm having a heck of a time fine tuning my output for digital modes. I have > my so

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PHONES Jack for Digital Programs

2016-12-17 Thread Nr4c
I too would use a TRS plug for this. But note that most digital software only looks at the tip of the plug. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 17, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Ed G <ed.n...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hello, > Just checking on this...I am using an

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi

2016-12-16 Thread Nr4c
Ok. I missed the big NOT. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 5:41 PM, Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> wrote: > > Precisely. Open source software has its place in situations where the > participants are technically qualified. However, I can't imagin

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi

2016-12-16 Thread Nr4c
Right. Duh!!! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 5:00 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > Bill, > > I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post. > How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each

Re: [Elecraft] Small Keyboard Recommendation for P3/SVGA

2016-12-16 Thread Nr4c
Think Wireless not Bluetooth. Different. The wireless transceiver will plug into the P3. Some work, some don't. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 2:15 PM, Irwin Darack <idar...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Do not want wireless. I will be plugging the Keyboa

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi

2016-12-16 Thread Nr4c
If it were "open source" Elecraft could control what you did to your radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 1:07 PM, Doug Person <d...@k0dxv.com> wrote: > > I'm a big Pi fan myself. So if adding my voice provides any additional > influ

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

2016-12-16 Thread Nr4c
Utility. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2016, at 12:50 PM, John Altman <wa4...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I just acquired a used KPA500 that has the prior owners call sign embedded > in the start up firmware. > > How do I remove this call sign and repla

Re: [Elecraft] Remote on/off of the K3

2016-12-15 Thread Nr4c
PWR ON is on the Acc2 port. Needs someway to ground the pin to turn ON the K3. Internet to relay, telephone to relay. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 15, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Gary Smith <g...@ka1j.com> wrote: > > On one of the lists I'm on, one of the > guys a

Re: [Elecraft] New HP Laptop Function Key Problem

2016-12-07 Thread Nr4c
Google it for your laptop. It's a easy fix for most. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 7, 2016, at 9:44 PM, Ed Gilliland <w5tm...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Just received a new HP ProBook 455 G3 with Windows 10 Professional. I've > been able to successfully install N1

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Centering the Display

2016-12-07 Thread Nr4c
So set a PF Key to toggle modes. How hard is it to tap a button? How you gonna execute the Macro anyway? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 7, 2016, at 8:57 PM, Alan Bloom <n...@sonic.net> wrote: > >> On 12/07/2016 05:11 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: >> I think a

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Centering the Display

2016-12-07 Thread Nr4c
So simple. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 7, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Alan Bloom <n...@sonic.net> wrote: > > I think all you have to do is QSY, switch to tracking mode to center the > display and then switch back to fixed mode. > > Alan N1AL > > >>

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CW Decode

2016-12-06 Thread Nr4c
It seems you turned text decode to TX only. This will decode what you send with paddles (not hand key) but will not decode received stations. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 6, 2016, at 3:45 PM, Aaron K5ATG <k5atg.aa...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I am in the process

Re: [Elecraft] Appropriate Mic for K3 (new)

2016-12-04 Thread Nr4c
I have a Heil HM-12. Inexpensive and good sound. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 4, 2016, at 9:24 AM, Bruce Chadbourne <bruce.chadbou...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Greetings - I've had my K3 for 5 years, mostly a CW and digital operator. > I've never done mu

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

2016-12-02 Thread Nr4c
You're only using one of the signals, either I or Q and at very low level. I believe you'd get better service with the phones output. Fldigi is only looking at the tip signal Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 2, 2016, at 2:57 PM, John Pitz <crustac...@brig-elec.com&

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

2016-12-02 Thread Nr4c
Yes. The answer is NO! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 2, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Kevin - K4VD <ke...@k4vd.net> wrote: > > When using the KX3 with fldigi can I use the RX I/Q output from the radio > to the computer? I can't find any reference to i/q in the fldigi docs

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Firmware Update Question

2016-11-30 Thread Nr4c
Not up on latest FW for PX3 but it sounds like your device has a later Beta version than the official released version on website. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 30, 2016, at 3:55 PM, Kevin - K4VD <ke...@k4vd.net> wrote: > > Hi... I just got my new (used) PX

Re: [Elecraft] SWR issue with K3

2016-11-30 Thread Nr4c
Note to self: When asked "What did you change since it worked before?" Is not restricted to the radio system! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 30, 2016, at 7:30 AM, VE3WDM <ve3...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I just wanted to give an update to my SWR

Re: [Elecraft] Mailing list

2016-11-30 Thread Nr4c
Is this where we should turn the BIG knob (DELETE KEY)? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 30, 2016, at 3:46 AM, Bill Bauer <monk1...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear > arms is, as a

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