Re: [Elecraft] K3- Part fell out!

Dennis, the 3R3 SMD resistor may be R4 or R5 from the KPA3. Check it by measuring your maximum output power. These two resistors run very hot and can unsolder themselves from the upside down mounted KPA3 73s Steve PA2A Message: 23 Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:21:45 -0500 From: Dennis W1UE

[Elecraft] K3 drawing 30 Amps when warmed up

at maximum output? 73s Steef PA2A __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Issue

K3 and SUBRX with all of its TMP cables, and I suspect one of these cables caused the problem. An intermittent contact of the KREF3 reference oscillator could also be the cause. 73s Steef PA2A From: Ronnie W5SUM To: "Elecraft Reflector" Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Issue Good Morning I

Re: [Elecraft] Cooling Fans

caused the problem. Monitoring the PA temp can be the first step to solve the problem. 73s Steef PA2A From: Tom Doligalski To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Cooling Fans I am the original owner of K3/100 #969, which still works great. I?ve noticed that recently the cooling fan comes

Re: [Elecraft] Replace backup battery CR2032 in a K3

Grant, thanks! I did not know that, or had already forgotten this twelve years after assembling the rig. I was also thinking that a backup and restore of the settings would be sufficient. I am going to replace it soon. 73s Steef PA2A Grant Youngman schreef op 2020-07-14 17:39: The battery

[Elecraft] Replace backup battery CR2032 in a K3

Hi, has anyone already changed the CR2032 backup battery in a K3? Under the carton cover the battery has started to oxydize but the Voltage is still 3.06 Volts after twelve years. I guess an external 3 Volts source should be applied to save all settings during the replacement. 73s Steef

Re: [Elecraft] high input SWR KPA500

-02-09 04:38: Are you using a K3(s)? Are you sure the rig isn't switched to ANT2 by mistake? -John NI0K Steef PA2A Friday, February 08, 2019 1:47 PM Hi, since this afternoon my KPA500 has a very high input SWR on all bands and there is no output. What might be the problem? I can 't find

[Elecraft] high input SWR KPA500

Hi, since this afternoon my KPA500 has a very high input SWR on all bands and there is no output. What might be the problem? I can 't find the schematics. 73s Steve PA2A __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] RTTY monitor level setting

The RTTY 45 Baud monitor level can 't be adjusted during receive anymore, only during transmit. Not a big problem but it has changed. Further all my 45 Baud RTTY presets were changed into 75 Baud after sending the 4.03 firmware so I had to change them all. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 K3

[Elecraft] KAT3 tuning bandwidth

the complete band in 10 or 20 KHz steps? 73 's Steef PA2A, K3 # 4654 __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 tuning bandwidth

automatically with the KAT3. And after that it is a little step to a complete antenna analyzer feature on the K3 hi! 73 's Steef PA2A - Original Message - From: Guy Olinger K2AV To: Steef PA2A Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 tuning bandwidth

Guy, That works! I thought the tuner remained in the same position because no relay clicks were audible when turning the VFO across the band. 73 's Steef PA2A - Original Message - From: Guy Olinger K2AV To: Steef PA2A Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 11:35 PM Subject: Re

[Elecraft] Errors after switching on the K3

the same startup messages? Turning off and on made the problem disappear. Steef PA2A K3 # 1184 fw 3.68 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] clear function from M1-M4 memories

Hi, Is there a way to clear a function that is unintentionally stored in the M1-M4 memories? I had to use paddle to get my CQ back into M1. Programming with the Elecraft Utility did not work, it only shows the overwritten message. 73 's Steef PA2A

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Windows Vista - the solution!

while using the port with the K3. The hardware solution you have now is always the best. I bought an RS232 extension card myself in case of ever having a PC without COM ports. 73 's Steef PA2A K3 #1184 K2 #4654 - Original Message - From: Lennart Michaelsson [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] Mini-modules: BL1 vs BL2 dimensions

The BL2 PC board is 1.5 x 3.8 inch. The enclosure will be at least 1.5 x 4.0 inch. Steef PA2A - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Dave Van Wallaghen' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 6:19 PM Subject: RE

[Elecraft] memory problem

a few times does not correct the problem. 73 's Steef PA2A K3 1184___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Chaining CW memories

The CW message chaining errors are fixed in firmware v2.57, tnx! 73 's Steef K2 4654 K3 1184 - Original Message - From: Julian G4ILO To: Steef PA2A Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Chaining CW memories Ah, I hadn't seen it mentioned

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker cabinet resonances

Deni, I have used two nuts on each mounting screw. The first nut is very loose, and the second nut is tight against the other one. The screws can be rotated by hand. Two nuts are needed to prevent them from falling into the rig. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3 1184 - Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Chaining CW Messages Quirk

Jack, If I play two messages, the second one does not interrupt the first one. The only problem is that there is no gap at all between two messages. I would like to have the standard word gap between two messages. Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3 1184 - Original Message - From: Jack Trampler

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 2.38 Software Bug?

frequency *1.50 always remains constant for all filters in SSB. When lowering the bandwidth to 1 KHz, signals can be heard best at a lower shift of about 0.65 KHz. With my K2 I used the CW audio filter at 550 Hz sometimes to copy SSB stations with adjacent strong signals. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Numeric SWR Display

Gary, The SWR is being displayed when you press TUNE. The tuning power can be set at TUN PWR, set it higher than 2 Watts. Steef PA2A K3 1184 - Original Message - From: Cranz Nichols [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: LIST - elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Re: [Elecraft] K3 dbV in 2.38

Brian, You have to let the AFV value stabilize first, and then the dBV shows the value compared to the last AFV value. Page 36 of the manual shows more details. 73 's Steef PA2A K3 1184 - Original Message - From: alsopb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Elecraft] K3 1502 here ane on air!

Bill, More than 1500 K3 rigs, that 's a milestone! You have firmware version 2.24, that is really new. It is newer than the old rusty beta 2.23 many of us use at the moment hi! 73 's Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3 1184 - Original Message - From: NZ0T [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K2 Spot function, etc.

Phil, In the ST-L menu you can choose for a pin of an IC that generates the tone. It is on page 55 of the KPA100 manual. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3 1184 - Original Message - From: Phil and Christina [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:11

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KRX3 Shipping?

Well David, You knew that it would take some time. The Hofstetter 's Law is directly under your message hi! I will try to remember the Law, I ordered my KRX3 yesterday :-) 73 's Steef PA2A Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: KRX3 Shipping? Should be delivered at this QTH today :-) Ordered

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22

Lennart, This problem has been reportedalready, and the same thing happens with the MENU button and SPEED/MIC and CMP/PWR. The problem wil be solved in the next future I think. 73 's Steef PA2A K3 #1184 - Original Message - From: Lennart Michaëlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - speaker buzz

I am still using the original washers, but I have put two nuts on each of the four screws to prevent the nuts from falling into the rig. Steef PA2A K3 #1184 - Original Message - From: Nick-WA5BDU [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 8:26 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release, Rev. 2.22

Press CONTROL-F5 to reload bypassing the internet cache files. 73 's Steef PA2A - Original Message - From: Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Guy, K2AV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:35 AM

Re: [Elecraft] Help with PSK

Steef PA2A - Original Message - From: Tom Wylie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:35 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Help with PSK I am trying (and failing miserably) to set up my K3 to work PSK31 mode. I am using a Microham USB Microkeyer II and my

Re: [Elecraft] VSPE with RTS-DTR status

I found a newer version, probably not beta anymore. http://www.eterlogic.com/downloads/SetupVSPE.zip is version 0.80 There seemde to be a bug in an earlier version. read about it on http://www.eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE.html Steef PA2A - Original Message - From: Serge [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] Monitor Level Preference

Brett, I agree with you that the possibility could be in the menu. For me, it is not necessary because I listen mostly on headphones. But as you say, using the rig in loud circumstances with people around our K3 's, the K1 way would be very good solution. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3 1184

Re: [Elecraft] K2 I/O Module Help Needed

Mark, I have had the same problem and also a hole in the 15 uH RFC. I replaced the coil temporarily by a resistor of 10 Ohms. Elecraft uses heavier inductors nowadays. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3 1184 - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mark Adams, PE

Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: slightly reduced TX power output noticed

When I make keydown at the 120 Watt level on 20 meters, the message HI CUR appears after about 10 seconds and the power goes to 106 watts. I did not see that before. 73 's Steef PA2A k3 #1184 - Original Message - From: Steve Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] k3 firmware update.

Thanks! I did not realize that. Maybe is it possible in the future to have it also in cw, a TAP to lock a carrier and then put the value in MANUAL. 73 's Steef - Original Message - From: Dave Zeph [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Steef PA2A' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 8

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Wish List

. Turning to the left should always have the same value, DATA A or so, and turning to the right should maybe result in 31 BPS PSK. The TEXT DEC setting for data modes could also be left OFF and right ON. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 #4654 K3 #1184 - Original Message - From: Roy Morris [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] k3 firmware update.

and software is not my favourite hobby 73 's Steef PA2A k2 #4654 K3 #1184 - Original Message - From: Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PAUL VANOVEREN [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:14 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 firmware update

Re: [Elecraft] Broken Threads

between all QRM about a band switch label or 21.5 wpm cw speed. I hope this Elecraft reflector doesn 't end up as a chatbox, just like the DX cluster which was also not meant for that. 73 's Steef PA2A K2 4654 K3 1184 - Original Message - From: George Victor [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Help

the K3 Firmware Software on the laptop, and after changing the KUSB from COM4 to COM1 a reboot was necessary because COM1 could not be seen before the reboot. Try another PC if available to check. Steef PA2A #1184 - Original Message - From: Mike N8XPQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 Mic via line-in does not work here

. 73 's Steef PA2A K3 # 1184 ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic via line-in does not work here

Jim Don, Thanks! It was the line in gain, it was still zero. Now it is working fine. 73 's Steef - Original Message - From: Jim Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Steef PA2A [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic via line-in does not work here

[Elecraft] K3 #1184 on the air!

Hi, My K3 is on the air! Ordered on the 14th of February, and received on June 30th. 73 's Steef PA2A ___ 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

[Elecraft] K3 #1184 received

Hi all, I just received my K3 ordered the 14th of February. I received the Katiegram the 26th. There 's work to do now! 73 's Steef PA2A ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] Re: K2/100 and ACOM-1000

any audio input. While in SSB mode each time the Acom sees some spike at the beginning. The conventional relays on my Ameritron AL80B are too slow to see this short spike, but the Acom switches fast enough. Steef PA2A Hi, I just got an ACOM-1000 that i am using with my K2. When I am drivng