Am I correct that the K3, KAT500, and KPA500 operates seemlessly when
operating SSB and you QSY? Specifically, is any operator intervention
(button pushing or tuning) need for QSY from the upper part of the band
to the lower part of the band (ie: 3975 QSK to 3655). Can I just pick
the mic and
-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W2BLC
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 6:21 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500
Am I correct that the K3, KAT500, and KPA500 operates
@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500
Am I correct that the K3, KAT500, and KPA500 operates seemlessly when
operating SSB and you QSY? Specifically, is any operator intervention
(button pushing or tuning) need for QSY from the upper part of the band
On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 3:20 AM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote:
Am I correct that the K3, KAT500, and KPA500 operates seemlessly when
operating SSB and you QSY? Specifically, is any operator intervention
(button pushing or tuning) need for QSY from the upper part of the band to
the lower
The reason I asked the original question is my experience with the
KPA500 and KAT500:
KPA500 in the OPER mode.
KAT500 in AUTO (solid on).
K3 set to 25 Watts when running with the amp.
Everything has been well checked over for errors in installation and setup.
When I QSY between 3970 from 3755
: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:27 AM
To: Bill W2BLC
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500
On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 3:20 AM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote:
Am I correct that the K3, KAT500, and KPA500 operates seemlessly when
operating SSB
Bill,
What firmware versions do you have on the KAT500 and KPA500? Both have
had fixes implemented to make this sort of operation more smooth.
Also confirm that you have the AUX (HD15) cabling in place between the
K3-KAT500-KPA500 (and no direct RCA keying line between the K3 and
KPA500) ?
73,
operate at the bottom or top if I'm on 3.060
MHz 3.975 MHz.
Thanks
73
George
AI4VZ
-Original Message-
From: Bill W2BLC
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:11 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500
The reason I asked the original
Latest updates have been made and factory cables are being used.
__
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
That is what I was looking for - I am not alone and perhaps it is just
how things work on the combo.
If that is how things are, that is fine - still beats using a manual
tuner and old tube amp!
Bill W2BLC
__
Elecraft mailing list
Bill,
I'm a CW operator, but I believe you could try the method I use to
activate the tuner and amp before working phone on MARS frequencies.
After you have tuned the tuner on your favorite frequencies (phone
and/or CW), perform the actions below when you QSY.
1. Set the K3 to transmit CW in
Tom,
Your suggestion works well, however, when the kat500 is 'programmed' a qsy
in band or to another band does not require a Tx on CW. The kat500 will
interrupt the key line on the kpa500 and the memorized 'bin' appropriate
for the new frequency/band is selected automatically.
It took a few
I think you should be able to get better results. If you're repeatedly
QSYing to a particular band segment, and experiencing full tunes and
KPA500 faults, something is not right. You might try contacting
support - there is detailed diagnostic tracing that can be engaged for
situations like this,
I just press TUNE on the K3 when I QSY before operating. This puts out a
lower-powered carrier and the KAT500 selects the right tuning combination.
Phil – AD5X
__
Elecraft mailing list
Home:
Hi Bill,
Help us by stating your firmware rev levels. Latest Updates might not
include Beta releases for some folks.
73,
Mike K2MK
Bill W2BLC wrote
Latest updates have been made and factory cables are being used.
--
View this message in context:
All,
The setting of CW on SSB here is not set to help with tuner and amp
operation, (although a tap is faster than a hold) ;o). I've set it
that way because when I work 6m, 2m and 70cm phone, it's advantageous
to be able to send CW when propagation fades.
Some may disagree, but in my opinion,
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500
The reason I asked the original question is my experience with the KPA500
and KAT500:
KPA500 in the OPER mode.
KAT500 in AUTO (solid on).
K3 set to 25 Watts
Once I trained my KAT500 at the middle of each of its segments for
each band and for each antenna usable on that band, I run it in MAN
mode. My understanding is that in MAN, it will fetch the appropriate
values when it first smells RF [or is told on the port to the radio],
but it won't
18 matches
Mail list logo
